Im going to paint my guns, but if I want to strip it off what is the best thing to use thats not 45$ a gallon (aircraft paint stripper) I was thinking brake cleaner, but heard from an old timer that this could attack aluminum. I did, however, have some dot4 brake fluid so poured it on. But I have to ask! But it will strip a two part urethane. (not blast) and don't rub it or attempt to chamois it dry. Anyone else used this paint removal method? The paint is literally bonded to the pieces I can't get it off of. 9. Brake fluid is only to be used for ABS plastic bodies and never on lexan as it will leave a matte finish and make it very fragile in the process. - Frank Rubino. Now, advanced vehicle lacquers mean that metallic paints are less susceptible to acid damage from brake fluid. For reasons unknown to me, I've been told my E30 has been given a nice dousing of brake fluid/paintstripper. You may have to bite the bullet and either hand sand the pieces or scrap them. You should still be careful, however, especially when using an older form of brake fluid, such as DOT 2 or DOT 3. This can leave stripes in the paint. It is best to remove these liquids immediately to prevent excessive damage. It's been a few hours since I tried to get any paint off. Whoever did that needs a bloody kicking. Mr. The fluid, left in contact with the model for an extended time period, loosens the paint, breaking down the adhesion between the paint … The paint should come off pretty easily. This pic is what i call my test panel.Its a 16" wide piece of an Eliminator 28 fun deck that was aborted after the first layup. The paint is literally bonded to the pieces I can't get it off of. Does any one know what type of paint is not affected by brake fluid ? I just wanted to share my experience of using brake fluid to remove paint and chrome from any plastic parts. The other factor is that, is not cleaned well promptly, the chemicals in brake fluid seep into the paint all the way down to the base metal. I once needed to strip the paint off of a bonnet but didn't have any paint stripper. Brake fluid to remove paint/chrome from plastic parts March 3rd, 2013, 09:25 PM. and haven't lost paint yet...I think it has to sit awhile to do its nasty thing. I'm relieved that I'm not the only one having problems stripping paint from their refurb project. try looking on ebay for a bonnet the same colour-i got one that matched the 20 year-old metallic paint on my car exactly,all for £20. is this reaction limited to certain types of brake fluid. The paintwork is all bubbled up all over the bonnet, some has gone dripped down onto the arches. A two part epoxy might be resistant. It's for an experimental refurb piece so I'm not too worried about it. Did you try scrubbing with a toothbrush? Silicone brake fluid — DOT 5 — is silicone-based with a high boiling point suitable for motorsports, isn’t sensitive to absorbing moisture and doesn’t damage paint. I have spooged brake fluid on my tank out of the master cylinder resv. It takes just a few hours for this to take effect on car paint. Between brake dust, petroleum-based brake fluid, grease, grime and road debris, it’s never long before your brakes are in need of a good cleaning. Technical catalyzed paint and brake fluid Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by BJR , Jan 19, 2017 . I did, however, have some dot4 brake fluid so poured it on. Use a car wash detergent to clean the vehicle. Brake fluid poured onto a car's painted surface can severely damage the paint, leaving marks everywhere the fluid drains. These liquids include coolant and brake fluid, which will soften paint and make it more susceptible to damage. Old types of brake fluid were very caustic, and would act like a stripper when coming into contact with car paint. The … He goes on to say that they tested a Vic gas tank by placing brake fluid on it for 30 days and leaving it. On plastic you can also use Dot 3 brake fluid for cars and trucks. It also has a tendency to change the chemical composition of paint and plastic, making it much softer than it started. Frank, Powder coating seems to be OK - … Same goes for Mr. Thanks for the advice though! I know that oven cleaner and some say bleach will remove chrome but I had painted my reflector surrounds while leaving some chrome in one of the bowls. Muscle is an IPMS favourite when it comes to remove paint from plastic models. Unfortunately I'm 140 miles away at uni. He said at the end of 30 days they rinsed the tank off with water and the tank had no issues in the paint. Be careful, rubber gloves etc. I have tried all kinds of household chemicals to try to hurt it,so far I have tried brake cleaner,carb cleaner,acetone,oven cleaner,even citrus paint stripper gel,nothing did any damage or showed any stains. I was hoping to avoid it, but, it looks like you're right and I'm stuck sanding. 2 days will do, I suggest a week though. Shoe polish drawn onto car paint will result in the same type of discoloration. Apparently down my street about 10 other cars have got done. Another damaging substance that will probably surprise you is bird excretions. Let it soak for 3 days and it barely made a difference. Silicone brake fluid — DOT 5 — is silicone-based with a high boiling point suitable for motorsports, isn’t sensitive to absorbing moisture and doesn’t damage paint. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff, © 2021 Pistonheads Holdco Limited, All Rights Reserved, PistonHeads® is a registered trademark of CarGurus Ireland Limited, Pistonheads Holdco Limited, c/o Legalinx Limited, Tallis House, 2 Tallis Street, Temple, London, EC4Y 0AB, United Kingdom. Brake Fluid - Cheap, works fairly quickly - fill a bucket, dunk the part(s) in it for a few hours, remove and scrub with an old toothbrush - wear gloves Super Clean (Castrol Super Clean) - "The purple stuff" - best stuff found so far - fill a bucket/tub, immerse the parts for a couple hours, remove and rinse/scrub with a toothbrush - WEAR GLOVES While I don't have experience with Krylon (I only use hobby specific paints), you may be SOL. Top 10 Surprising Vehicle Paint Enemies Brake fluid. In just five minutes, brake fluid can wreck the car’s clear coat and cause irreversible damage to the paint. Keeping your brakes clean not only helps them last a lot longer but it can also significantly improve their ability to stop your vehicle. Left undisturbed, depending on the paint, anywhere between a couple hours and overnight. The paint on the surface became sticky. When I got told about what had happened to the car my mate said it was probably brake fluid. (sorry I don't have any help/advice to offer), It's such a pain, right? Clean the spot off the car. Brake fluid, particularly DOT3 and DOT4, will erode automobile paint; eventually, the paint tainted by the brake fluid will delaminate from the substrate. I can't say that it will remove the Krylon, but it may help. Now, advanced vehicle lacquers mean that metallic paints are less susceptible to acid damage from brake fluid. Depending on the thickness and paint used you may need a longer soak. Old types of brake fluid were very caustic, and would act like a stripper when coming into contact with car paint. If it's the specified brake fluid type, the factory replacement interval will take into account DOT 4's increased water absorption rate. I'm most likely going to end up sanding the remainder of the paint off or abandoning the project. To actually Strip Paint off Miniatures wait about 20-40 minutes, pop on some gloves, ensure your ventilation is good and/or if necessary, put on your ventilation mask. Take one of the models or pieces you want to strip out of the IPA pot and put the lid back on. Have you tried soaking in 91% or greater isoprophyl alcohol? I once needed to strip the paint off of a bonnet but didn't have any paint stripper. Brake fluid also makes plastic quite brittle, so if you glued something to the body and put the car body in brake fluid, the part MIGHT come off becuase brake fluid makes glue pretty weak (Tamiya glue may be … I have spooged brake fluid on my tank out of the master cylinder resv. Yes, brake fluid works amazingly well, especially on styrene, but it is extremely rough on the skin. Wash The Fluid. You may find a paint blister in an area that looked clean a month later. It can be taken off with soap and water. Brake fluid will definatly take the paint off. It's been a few hours since I tried to get any paint off. Take one of the models or pieces you want to strip out of the IPA pot and put the lid back on. Fingers crossed. Brake fluid can cause a lot of damage it can take Min's to hours to eat through the metal or fibre glass paint stripper works much better … The fluid peeled or bubbled the paint within the engine bay. These vehicle fluids act more quickly on the paint than most liquids. best thing to do if useing brake fluid is to use it outside. Brake fluid containers are impervious, as is the printing on them and many other rubbers and resins. To my knowledge DOT 4 will attack your finish as most brake fluids do. Some others have additives that they claim cause a chemical bond to plastic. The experts say that not all brake fluids are actually harmful to the car’s surface, but you should be careful when handling brake fluids that are not silicone-based. 2 days will do, I suggest a week though. It may be all good now, not sure. I'm most likely going to end up sanding the remainder of the paint off or abandoning the project. How to Clean off Brake Fluid A bit off topic but I remember an episode of 'The Real Hustle' with that woman... they were in Spain or somewhere like that and as part of the con they sprayed a load of the stuff on some chap's nice alloy wheels and wheel arches. I've resorted to sanding the remaining paint, but it's a PITA. I then tried … Of course, it's under the hood, so no one will see it. I was replacing brake fluid in my vehicle and spilled some of the fluid on my work bench. Wipe it off and flush the area with a hose or a damp sponge. Another great way to strip paint (acryls specifically) is using Formula 409 spray cleaner. Brake fluid also makes plastic quite brittle, so if you glued something to the body and put the car body in brake fluid, the part MIGHT come off becuase brake fluid makes glue pretty weak (Tamiya glue may be different). It ate right through the acrylics on my model but seems to be having a harder time with some of the krylon that's there. In order to prevent any loss and to prevent smells, this is the best way forward. ... Weird question, I know, considering that brake fluid touches metal components of the brake system. Bird droppings. The tech tells me that brake fluid will not hurt the paint. To actually Strip Paint off Miniatures wait about 20-40 minutes, pop on some gloves, ensure your ventilation is good and/or if necessary, put on your ventilation mask. On plastic you can also use Dot 3 brake fluid … One particular ingredient of brake fluid is the most damaging; Polyethylene glycol, which is also found in some solvents, is very corrosive to paint. Silly string and mustard can remove the paint from a car if they are left on long enough to dry on the surface. I have never had any parts some out like that while using brake fluid.The only bad thing that I have had happen is that the brake fluid softened up the putty and in some places came off.So now I just use Purple Power,to me it works much faster,I fully stripped chrome pieces in about 30mins in the purple stuff. Get someone to hose the car thoroughly. How long does it usually take? To my knowledge DOT 4 will attack your finish as most brake fluids do. and haven't lost paint yet...I think it has to sit awhile to do its nasty thing. Joined: Mar 11, 2005 As a 40 year model builder, kit basher and restorer I would like to mention a couple of quick things. 9. 120 Brake Reservoir Paint. Depending on the thickness and paint used you may need a longer soak. If it does, remove the object from the fluid. Yeah I figured it must have been stripper when I saw the photos. If you remove the acetone immediately, the damage will be minimal. it is very flammable more so then petrol. Let your models soak for about 2 hours in the Totally Awesome, then scrub lightly with a toothbrush. But, yea, I think I'm going to have to sand them. Mostly brake fluid will (for lack of a better term) "bleach" the color right out of what it hits. Muscle Oven Cleaner and other oven cleaner products. There has been some confusion over this substance’s damaging effects in the automotive world. Scalecoat works well, but will require a long soak at times to remove 25 year old paint. Frank, POR 15 - Wray Schelin. Check the paint adhesion on the item after 12 hours to determine if the paint has pulled away from the object. The paint should come off pretty easily. i have used dot 3 and 4 to remove paint . The paint is pealing off the lid of my brake reservoir, which is caused by the brake fluid. i get rid of my used fluid with my old engine oil at the tip. For my Battle-Damaged Reliant rebuild, I stripped off the old paint using brake fluid. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. And for the most part the fluid soaks in and if you can see a color variation, that is the color it is going to stay. Scrape the edge of the object with a wooden stir stick to see if the paint flakes away. Brake fluid will definatly take the paint off. Some has come off. I have all of the parts soaking together too, is this causing an issue? Let your models soak for about 2 hours in the Totally Awesome, then scrub lightly with a toothbrush. Might need to repeat a couple times. Wipe it off and flush the area with a hose or a damp sponge. Some has come off. brake fluid does the job of 91% and then some. when i worked in a garage a few time's car's that had been in a big shunt went up in flames as the brake fluid leaked on the hot exhaust . 30 minutes: stripes can be seen from a distance; paint damage is evident. I'm angry for you OP!! Brake fluid is commonly used in the wargaming and modelling community by modelers looking to remove an old paint job in preparation for a new one. I've also seen people use bleach and oven cleaner to strip paint. brake fluid does the job of 91% and then some. It may be all good now, not sure. I think it does a shit job and takes way too long. Vehicle fluids will dissolve and deteriorate the paint on a car's surface. It's lacquer-based krylon. In order to prevent any loss and to prevent smells, this is the best way forward. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I've been soaking the parts for over twelve hours and some of the paint has yet to come off. 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