tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post248802042072442171..comments2024-03-27T15:59:11.066+00:00Comments on Prometheus in Aspic: Back from the Bleach – Sterile but UnbowedMSFoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-22204358178935292772014-07-01T09:13:41.972+01:002014-07-01T09:13:41.972+01:00I think its more a case of a household cleanser th...I think its more a case of a household cleanser that has paint-stripping abilities. I have used it to clean the filter of the stove extractor thingy. I'd be reluctant to use it on dishes 9unless it asays on it somewhere that it is so useable.<br /><br />It comes in a concentrate, but I think diluted Simple Green is also obtainable for less ... obdurate ... cleaning jobs...Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-20924785534776724632014-06-30T08:17:43.306+01:002014-06-30T08:17:43.306+01:00No - the casting is actually quite nicely detailed...No - the casting is actually quite nicely detailed - it's just buried under about 2mm of swollen paint! I fear I have had the artistic flair bypass operation 8o)MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-36449138191349442512014-06-30T06:40:17.749+01:002014-06-30T06:40:17.749+01:00If you ultimately cannot get the paint off with th...If you ultimately cannot get the paint off with the products and do not want to go fishing for parts, then I suggest simply re-priming the multi-cleaned figure and paint it over.<br /><br />From the looks of the mini there are not too many details on there from the start and you could use some artistic flair to paint them on.MurdocKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693711825249632305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-31205281413823522462014-06-29T18:27:41.522+01:002014-06-29T18:27:41.522+01:00Until the last couple of days I'd never heard ...Until the last couple of days I'd never heard of Dettol used in this way - thanks for this. Dettol certainly cheaper than Simple Green!<br /><br />Still trying to find sensible source of SG in UK.MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-66511803355993693372014-06-29T18:18:15.336+01:002014-06-29T18:18:15.336+01:00Never had a problem with Dettol.I use 2 glass jars...Never had a problem with Dettol.I use 2 glass jars, put figures in one and top up with Dettol. Leave for as long as I can resist - actually I often leave them for weeks - then decant as much of the Dettol as I can into the second jar. The jar with the figures in then goes under a fast running tap for a few minutes - yes, initial while emulsion but nothing that affects the figures. There may still be odd bits of paint attached to the figure - usually white undercoats and red(?), but that is easily cleared sufficiently afterwards. Rob Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533996736711014752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-19138320377993143132014-06-28T16:46:57.970+01:002014-06-28T16:46:57.970+01:00Thanks Gary - apparently amazon.co.uk have it, but...Thanks Gary - apparently amazon.co.uk have it, but I'm confused - one seller has a 140 oz bottle for £11.99, another has a 32 oz bottle for £29 - research is proceeding...MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-76218022222775266472014-06-28T12:44:59.085+01:002014-06-28T12:44:59.085+01:00Another vote for Simple Green. A friend of mine us...Another vote for Simple Green. A friend of mine used it on a mammoth stripping job and loved it. The general purpose cleaner type was the one he used, though I guess all will work. It's biodegradable so O.K., but I'm not sure the gunk from the stripping will be :O/<br /><br />BTW, I'm sure I read something soaking figures in Detol?!?GaryAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06963552380378929829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-9958250983352066702014-06-28T12:12:35.061+01:002014-06-28T12:12:35.061+01:00Ion - Thanks for this - I've heard of this stu...Ion - Thanks for this - I've heard of this stuff but never seen it - I've just found out there is a UK distributor for Simple Green - there's a range of products available - which is the one that strips paint? [Thinks: would you clean your kitchen with something that removes paint…?]<br /><br />Cheers - TonyMSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-22858886258495613942014-06-28T11:07:59.597+01:002014-06-28T11:07:59.597+01:00Have pity on the poor wee man ! You heartless swin...Have pity on the poor wee man ! You heartless swine!!AlFronthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309612957773750838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-45049388859380985062014-06-28T11:05:21.906+01:002014-06-28T11:05:21.906+01:00I don't know whether it is available where you...I don't know whether it is available where you are at but in this country (New Zealand) we have this really useful household cleanser concentrate called Simple Green. It shucks off paint a treat with several hours' immersion and a scrub. If you can get hold of some, give it a crack.<br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-24455909344202556232014-06-28T08:51:57.871+01:002014-06-28T08:51:57.871+01:00Thanks Ian - that's useful - you've talked...Thanks Ian - that's useful - you've talked me into it, you silver-tongued devil! You will agree that this particular paint job on Jock the Guinea Pig is beyond "rough charm" and would be a hard thing to warm to.<br /><br />I do think that the tips on techniques we pick up on blogs are worth the admission, apart from the eye candy and the historical and rules stuff. I've recently been following a step by step painting guide on "Bicycle News", one of my favourite wargame blogs, and - though for my taste I could have done with a little more detail on the actual drying of the paint - I learned a great deal. It's a wonderful resource, and it's free - well, almost.<br /><br />OK, Jock - into the bleach again - get back on yer heid.MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111053985478999734.post-71713043401252812532014-06-28T08:39:37.711+01:002014-06-28T08:39:37.711+01:00Tony - I never intended the bleach method for use ...Tony - I never intended the bleach method for use on Scotsmen for goodness sake - of course it will never work! The figures I strip have paint jobs that are generally 40 years old and I think this makes the job easier but every now and then I come across one that is resistant. These ones have usually been touched up with modern paints but I do find that if you give the figure a good scrub after the first dip the paint will (mostly) come off after a second attempt. Be brave and give him another swim, if that fails learn to love the current paint job!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.com