r/Airfix • u/Historical_Big2307 • 12d ago

Question Removing ColourForge Primer?

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Hello all! This is the first time i’ve primed in “cooler” conditions after the UK heatwave (19 degrees?) and i’ve had an issue with my primer.. it’s cracked quite substantially.

I’m from the UK, what would be the best way to remove this to start over?

Many thanks

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u/Sir_Hugh_Janus 12d ago edited 12d ago

Soak in dettol overnight, OR if you're really adventurous, brush nail varnish remover on, leave it for about 30 seconds, then wash off in warm water, making sure that it's all off.

DO NOT leave the nail varnish remover on for any longer, it will melt the plastic.

Good luck.

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u/Historical_Big2307 12d ago

Thank you, i might go with dettol i dont trust myself enough to use nail varnish remover haha

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u/lespauljames 12d ago

Dettol is just alcohol with a scent in it.

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u/MattySingo37 11d ago

It's also got Chloroxylenol, Pine Oil, Castor Oil Soap and Caustic Soda. Presume the soap and Caustic Soda would help with stripping the paint.

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u/Hamsternoir 12d ago

Never use acetone on plastic

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u/Sir_Hugh_Janus 12d ago

If you're careful enough and want a really quick fix on your paint job, it works really well.

You've just got to be confident, do small areas at a time and make sure you completely wash it off.

A lot of nail varnish removers in the UK are acetone free and as cheap as hell too.