Copied-WW Can someone recommend a good paint stripper for Kato locomotives? Previous experience and talking to other people suggests that ELO isn't a good idea. What have others experienced? Can anyone offer a tried and proven stripper that wont damage the Kato plastic? [ March 28, 2006, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: watash ]
I've used Chameleon brand stripper by Custom Hobbyist, Inc. to strip SD40 shells (looks like I'm gonna have to do it again on this upcoming run!). Also, Pine-Sol cleanser - the real stuff, no imitators - will remove the paint from Kato shells. In fact, I remember seeing it recommended on the Kato website. Paul #3 ------------------ Have A Nice Day!
Hi Doug - fancy meeting you here Forget ELO unless you plan to be REALLY careful with it. Chameleon is not available here as far as I know, and it's sometimes in short supply Stateside. Ask Ian (RailNthusiast) if he has ever brought it in. As for Pine-sol, I don't know of a local equivalent. Actually, what is it really? The only way I know of that is totally safe with Kato is using a fine bead blaster. There is a booth made in the US specifically for the model market using a device similar to an airbrush and AlO2 beads. Maybe someone there in Melbourne has one or similar? Gary. ------------------ Gary A. Rose The Unofficial TC&W page TrainBoard Moderator and Member No.377 NARA Member No.17 N to the Nth degree!
Hi Doug - fancy meeting you here Forget ELO unless you plan to be REALLY careful with it. Chameleon is not available here as far as I know, and it's sometimes in short supply Stateside. Ask Ian (RailNthusiast) if he has ever brought it in. As for Pine-sol, I don't know of a local equivalent. Actually, what is it really? The only way I know of that is totally safe with Kato is using a fine bead blaster. There is a booth made in the US specifically for the model market using a device similar to an airbrush and AlO2 beads. Maybe someone there in Melbourne has one or similar? Gary. ------------------ Gary A. Rose The Unofficial TC&W page TrainBoard Moderator and Member No.377 NARA Member No.17 N to the Nth degree!
