Biostrip 20 Paint Stripper 500ml, Paint Remover. Water Based Solution to effortlessly Remove Paint and Varnish from Wood, Brick, Concrete, Metal, uPVC, Glass and More

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BIOSTRIP 20� is a revolutionary paint stripper that is safer for both the user and the environment. It is suitable for use in the home by the DIY enthusiast and also for large industrial applications as an alternative to Methylene Chloride based products. For plastic, primed, painted and then varnished minis, I have found that if left in ISPA for 24-36 hours, the paint will slide right off. However, the crucial bit here is to not hold it under a running faucet while scrubbing the paint off - if necessary, wetten your brush with the ISPA and scrub the mini. Once all paint is dislodged, run it through some water.

Wow, thanks so much. I put a lot of effort into these to try and make them the best they can be and I regularly update them.Thanks for your in depth and comprehensive tutorial! It has clarified and improved my knowledge to cleaning miniatures with isopropyl alcohol. You may need a third round or more, it really depends on how thorough you are, what paint types are on the mini and how much you care about cleaning every detail. The main image of this article was after 3 rounds of stripping. It was pretty much finished after the first two, it was only after I took the photos when I noticed some spots I’d missed. Most of the time though, the IPA and brushing will thin the paint enough that your next primer coat will cover anything left over. and you won’t even notice it was there. Our wide range of products, whether it be for floor or hard surface cleaning, rust treatment or paint stripping have all been tried and tested in both factory and engineering situations.

Does not give off hazardous or noxious fumes - ventilation not required. Suitable for use indoors or in confined spaces Have broughtnsom3nisontontry out have been using acer one for stripping metal models as it seems to work amazingly well, knlt have to put models in for 2 – 3 mins and give them a scrub and they come up really good. I've found 70% IPA doesn't shift paint that well, though it does weaken it. 99% is much better, so go with that one.

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Now just repeat the steps for a second round, pull out a mini that’s been soaking in IPA. load your brush with IPA and scrub. At this point, I normally find that some pipe cleaners do a better job of getting into those tight spots. The duration to leave your models for will vary depending on the type of paint stripper you’re using, as well as what material your models are made of. For Biostrip 20, the perfect time seems to be around 6 hours. Note – Biostrip Plus is suitable for use on some plastic and rubber, but we would recommend testing a small area first. You Can’t Really get this Wrong, I’ve used Latex and Nitrile without any issues reacting with the IPA. The only risk is that when you are handling the miniature, the spikey bits can pierce the gloves. See the warning section above for how this went wrong for me. Latex gives you more tactile response when handling the minis (and it’s kinky, because Latex). But constant use with some latex products can cause a skin reaction that makes your hands itch and peel. Nitrile removes this issue but you can’t feel the model as easily through them. Whatever you get, don’t get powdered gloves as they will powder your mini. Powdered is fine for stripping, but don’t use them for painting as you will get the powder all over your paint job. If you want to make sure you don’t get any glove piercings, slap on some marigolds. Gloves come in various sizes, so ensure you get the right size. make sure they are nice and tight, there are plenty of sizing guides online. When I say Pipe Cleaner, I don’t mean the things kids use for creating fuzzy characters, I mean Ye Olde Pipe Cleaners, the actual ones for cleaning pipes. you’ll have a better chance of finding these nowadays if you search for Pipe Brushes. Blame your childhood for changing the name of what these actually are.

You can make all manner of thinners or drying retarders for your paints, I’ve not looked into this too much myself but mixed with a few other chemicals and household products you can apparently make some great support fluids at a fraction of the cost of what they sell for in stores. I’ll have a go at this for a future blog post. Just make sure you have some dropper bottles to store your mixes in.I don’t need to display this one either if you have a home, you have this. it’s the roll of tissue in the kitchen, use it to dry off and wipe off the paint build up you’ll get. How to Strip Paint off Miniatures -The Process

Now, I want to stress that I am no chemist, but from what I understand copied from (from Wikipedia) IPA is; However, if patience is not your forte do not fear. Simply place the model in a pot of Biostrip 20 ensuring good coverage then begin scrubbing with a toothbrush. With a good scrub, the paint should immediately start to lift. Once again this is not just useful to Strip Paint off Miniatures, if you have an airbrush you should use something like this in the least.Non-Toxic – safer for the user and the environment than traditional methylene chloride based products You'll need to soak the minis for at least a few hours, and an air tight container is necessary for this. A re purposed jar or cheap tuppurware will suffice. Tip:For maximum effect cover the area coated in Biostrip 20 with polythene or cling film. This helps to prevent the Biostrip 20 from drying out and encourages a faster strip time. Biostrip 20 is our original water based paint stripper designed for use on all “indoor” paints. Virtually odour free it is perfect for use in confined spaces. Also good on most plastics (always test a small area first) including models. What I do know is that it strips paint off mini’s like nothing else and it’s bloody cheap for an absolute load of it!