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[Tex]

I recently used a rattle can of lacquer on some lexan bodies(just 'cause I had it and liked the color). I then backed up the lacquer with some acrylic silver and then acrylic white. I'm a sloppy painter, so there's overspray on the outside of the body. I'd made my usual attempt at getting the overspray off with lighter fluid(naphtha) with the usual results... it kinda works but takes a LOT of elbow grease. So, I decided I'd see if acetone(fingernail polish remover) would work better. It instantly worked better BUT....... the body split just as instantly, about 1 - 1/2" long at the seam above the rear fender! Did I use too much lacquer? Was it the acetone? Thanks in advance.

[Noose]

The acetone in it's pure form did it.  Ok when mixed with lacquers to spray but not straight.  The lighter fluid and elbow grease were the better choice for the acrylic over spray.

[Pappy]

Tex, 

 

"Parma Body Wash" is the best stuff I've found to clean overspray. 

[CoastalAngler1]

rubbing alcohol 91% works faster than the 70% stuff.  one wipe, gone.

[Tex]

rubbing alcohol 91% works faster than the 70% stuff.  one wipe, gone.

 

I've got the 70%. Is the 91% generally available at the grocery store like the 70%?

[Uncle Fred]

Now don't go drinking that stuff Rich..............unless you mix it with orange Juice

[Bill from NH]

 

I've got the 70%. Is the 91% generally available at the grocery store like the 70%?

 

Tex, you might not find it in a grocery store, I don't around here. You might have to try one of the drugstore chains, such as Walgreens, Rite Aid, or CVS.

[John Streisguth]

I actually have found PURE motor spray works well

[Jairus]

I clean the exterior with Testors Universal Enamel Thinner.  It's the red can on the top of the Testors paint rack at your hobby shop.
It cleans lacquer paints as well as cleans and thins any enamel paint they produce.
Won't hurt the plastic body.
I guarantee it!

[grooverunner]

Walmart has 91% right next to 70%

[Jairus]

Safeway sells 99%.
Well, at least here in Oregon.

[smokie]

I like to use denatured alcohol or enamel thinner. neither hurt lexan, and work fairly well...

[Mike K]

Not an expert, but Naptha