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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isopropyl alcohol is used in your hand rubs in hospitals and doctors surgeries etc anywhere where cleanliness is around but as you go past the 70% barrier it gets more toxic and irritating so wear decent gloves when handling it. To keep uPVC surfaces, such as windows, doors, sills, garden furniture etc looking clean it is important to carry out routine housekeeping on these items.

Alongside your models you’ll also want to get hold of some paint stripper. There are numerous different paint strippers you may see suggested, including: I recommend rubber gloves (normal washing up gloves are probably fine) and a respirator rated for vapours, I.E one you would use for working with spray paints. Not a cheapo dust mask! Also work in a well ventilated area, open a window etc. Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name propan-2-ol; commonly called isopropanol) is a compound with the chemical formula C3H8O. It is a colourless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odour. As an isopropyl group linked to a hydroxyl group, it is the simplest example of a secondary alcohol, where the alcohol carbon atom is attached to two other carbon atoms. It is a structural isomer of 1-propanol. It’s been only 4 days since I published this post and it’s already received quite a lot of interest. in fact, it has been the most popular post on the blog since I launched! There have been a few comments and questions about resin. Wash the area thoroughly with clean soapy water. Ensure the area is completely clean and dry before repaintingIf you have a sceptic tank (some homes not connected to general sewage) you are in for a ride if you throw a powerful antibacterial down the drain :D 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. I've found this is the most effective practical paint stripper. All the other solutions involve using various cleaning products that may not be available internationally which have various downsides such as damaging your glue or minis and leaving a nasty smell or residue.

Although most won’t recommend it, it’s great for cleaning brushes. I wouldn’t soak it like a mini, but when you are finished with a colour, give your brush an initial rinse off in IPA to ensure any paint that has started to dry is broken down. then rinse it in the water to get the IPA off and stop it breaking down the glue holding in the bristles. I have Windsor and Newton Brushes that are like new after 3 years and I strongly suspect it’s because of this. (And The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver (UK Link)) Do not do this over an open drain such as in a sink. There’s a good chance that the paint stripper will weaken the glue on a model, so small parts are likely to come off while cleaning. There’s no point stripping a model in the first place if you lose it’s head down the drain! Although it's mostly safe in small quantities (70% IPA is the main ingredient of many antiseptic hand gels) gloves is still a good idea when you're soaking your hands in 99%, and work in a well ventilated room. (don't drink it, obviously)

I can’t really list an Item here, I keep my IPA in a Metal Cabinet in my garage. Know that it is flammable and hazardous to health. keep it away from kids and somewhere fire retardant. As far as I know, it can’t spontaneously combust……….. As far as I know. An Old Towel Kinder to the user and the environment alike all our products are water-based and have been expertly designed without the use of harsh chemicals. When writing this post I took a spare resin part I had, just to test it. As the post was so long I decided not to add this part, but I’ve since realised it needs to be covered. Thanks for your in depth and comprehensive tutorial! It has clarified and improved my knowledge to cleaning miniatures with isopropyl alcohol. If you have an ultrasonic cleaner you can use this (filled with water!) as clean up stage. I wouldn't use alcohol with a cleaner as it might heat the alcohol and will vaporise some of it. It's helpful, but not required.

Note: I originally included Rubbing Alcohol in this list, however, I was corrected in that rubbing alcohol is generally 70% isopropanol, or at times 90%, but not 99+% ( Thanks Olaf) The ones pictured below are not the ones I used but when I looked for images to go in this post I saw these and they looked awesome. You can get them from here. You just need a basic toothbrush with bristles only. Nothing with those plastic bits for cleaning your tongue. Just a classic toothbrush. If you have one an ultrasonic toothbrush would do a better job. Just Buy a Normal ToothbrushNon Toxic - safer for the user and the environment than traditional methylene chloride based products All stripping requires some work. I would suggest letting the models soak for a few hours, doing an initial tooth brush to loosen things, then a further soak to finish it off 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. 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.