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Post by Mark on Aug 1, 2008 14:30:54 GMT 1
Just had an unexpected problem with some masking tape. I masked up a few bits of model to spray (not the Bismarck - doing a quick Gundam as I fancied a quick plastic kit as an intermission) and sprayed away. The masking tape, which was a cheapy, has been sitting on the shelf for about 12 months. When I came to peel it off, it left all the bloody glue behind on the model  Moral of the story, if you have old masking tape, check that it still peels off OK before putting it on a model !! Solution ? I'm going to leave the paint a few days to harden off properly, then try to clean the glue off with either nail varnish remover, or sticky label remover. Whichever doesn't harm the surface of the plastic. (Time to do a test on a piece of scrap first !!) |
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Post by eric on Aug 1, 2008 16:15:59 GMT 1
I'm going to experiment on my Tamiya model of HMS Prince of Wales, I might spash out on some model masking tape for this.
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Post by rem2007 on Aug 1, 2008 17:28:30 GMT 1
Psst, Tamiya 10 mm tape ;D
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Post by Mike B on Aug 1, 2008 22:07:01 GMT 1
Solution ? I'm going to leave the paint a few days to harden off properly, then try to clean the glue off with either nail varnish remover, or sticky label remover. Whichever doesn't harm the surface of the plastic. (Time to do a test on a piece of scrap first !!) Mark, Try Benzine or Brasso. |
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Post by poulw on Aug 1, 2008 23:06:16 GMT 1
On paint I would first try kerosene to remove the glue. It is more gentle to paint than other solvents.
You can also try alcohol - and it doesn't have to be 12 y old single malt ;D
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Post by eric on Aug 1, 2008 23:13:28 GMT 1
Anybody using Malt Whisky like that would get a severe talking to.........
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Post by rem2007 on Aug 1, 2008 23:34:15 GMT 1
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Post by eric on Aug 2, 2008 16:21:44 GMT 1
Cheers Robert!
I'll be buying some for sure.
It may be a little more expensive that normal masking tape, but worth it to avoid the greif!
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Post by matt on Aug 2, 2008 21:08:25 GMT 1
Just purchased some masking tape (Tamiya width 10 mm) Its an orange colour. I purchased mine from Models in motion. They also sold a very good file for the brass parts.The tape was a little bit on the expensive side (3.75) but if it is as good as rem2007 says then It will be well worth it. The file was about £4.45
Matt
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Post by Mark on Aug 3, 2008 2:19:23 GMT 1
If it's the Tamiya (or similar) diamond file, then it is worth it. Works brilliantly.
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Post by jim on Aug 3, 2008 12:38:46 GMT 1
white spirit does not damage plastic. I have used it before to remove masking tape adhesive.
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Post by Mark on Aug 3, 2008 13:11:39 GMT 1
Thanks guys. All sorted now. The sticky label remover worked just fine. I just needed to use a bit of Tamiya polish to bring the shine back to the plastic. I'll post some photos of the finished model in a couple of weeks. I'm away for a couple of weeks and will only have occasional Internet access  |
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Post by nm on Aug 4, 2008 15:34:37 GMT 1
Mark:
Good luck with your work?/holiday? break - and thanks again for arranging this forum.
NM
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2008 2:16:03 GMT 1
Have fun Mark
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Post by Achtung!! on Aug 5, 2008 8:01:13 GMT 1
Every one start singing the Captain Pugwash theme!
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