Step 1 + 2 : Removing default paints / Applying resin

[TheHalen]

@kmirocreations

Thanks for the info, i have never even attempted a custom as you can tell by the comment. but damn i guess its a labour..a labour of love !

[TheHalen]

Just a thought, But if the mixture only removes factory paint! Why not soak the head for a faster removal?

If it eats the plastic of the head i can see the reasoning but to sit for hours! as you can see this is sped up its not a ten minute job!..

There has to be a faster way to remove the paint. The re-paint should be taking all of your time for detailing.

[kmirocreations]

@TheHalen Acetone can easily damage the plastic type of materials, so soaking it in acetone for more than a few seconds might eat the surface of the head. But using a cotton pad soaked with acetone & trying to remove the factory paint real fast might work better. Then use qtips on small areas like eyes & lips. Maybe you should try the soaking method on your victim heads and see if the surface is okay afterwards. I guess it should depend on what kind of materials that the manufacturers use.

[StInG268]

I have tried removing paint and you make it seem easy, is there like a special mix of the acetone, baking soda, rubbing alcohol you use?

[kmirocreations]

nope. I just use acetone or thinner to remove the default paints and then baking soda with water.

[jonathanyeo]

hi bro, just wondering did you mix up all three acetone, rubbing alcohol, and baking soda together?

Please advice.

[falloutdude222]

what type of paints and brushes do you use? are the like a hard finish, or do they actually have bristles on them? I want to give mine a repaint but don't know where to begin! Any tips of brands of paints and brushes? Also lacquers, clears and that type of thing? Your work looks sweet

[kmirocreations]

Golden brand acrylic paints are my favorites, but I also use Humbrol & Tamiya enamel paints and Mr. Color lacquer paints. I recommend 'NOMO KEN How To Technique Guide Book for Modelers' for tips and materials since it was really helpful for me. :)

[oTHREATZo]

nice man!

[ispectator]

Did you use rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits or etc?

[kmirocreations]

I used acetone, rubbing alcohol, and baking soda. :)

[falloutdude222]

me too, nice!

[NinjAroha]

nice video ive always wondered how custom figure makers remove paint from sculpts.