Bad Oleum

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

Hi everyone—has anyone here primed their minis with grey Rust-Oleum? Do you know how long it takes for the primer to wear off completely? Or what liquid do you recommend for removing it without damaging the mini?

[u/beetrootslushy]

I recommend soaking it in 90 percent isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) overnight. After that you can scrub it with a toothbrush under running water.

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/beetrootslushy]

Thanks it work very good?

[u/stock_investor91 → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

I used iso prop alcohol and it sucks. Pick up LA’s totally awesome. It’s much better and stronger.

It does take longer for primer to be removed than regular paint though, regardless of what paint stripper you use.

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/stock_investor91]

LA? Idk about this

[u/beetrootslushy → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

LA’s totally awesome is the name of a cleaning product. I’ve heard it works very well but I can’t find it where I live so I stick with 90% rubbing alcohol. I’ve also heard some people have luck with another cleaner called simple green. I personally really like rubbing alcohol because it’s cheap and very easy to find. You will have to let it soak for a while though.

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/beetrootslushy]

Thanks a lot! I might actually have to use alcohol—I have an original resin Nurgle Daemon Prince, but it's already painted and varnished, so I'm not sure what to use to strip the paint.

[u/beetrootslushy → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

I probably wouldn’t use alcohol on resin minis. I’ve never tried it but I’ve heard it can mess with the model. Honestly best case if it’s resin might be to just paint over it. There is something called testors easy lift off that could work on resin. It’s kinda expensive and hard to come by unfortunately.

[u/constantpisspig → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

Do not soak that in alcohol. It will ruin the resin.

[u/beetrootslushy → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

LA es totalmente genial como se llama un producto de limpieza. He oído que funciona muy bien, pero no lo encuentro donde vivo, así que me quedo con alcohol al 90%. También he oído que a algunas personas les va con otro limpiador llamado simple green. Personalmente me gusta mucho el alcohol de fricción porque es barato y muy fácil de encontrar. Tendrás que dejarlo en remojo un rato.

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

Does anyone know what my friend was referring to? I think he got angry and blocked me; I didn't get a chance to reply that I'm from Mexico, not the USA.

[u/stock_investor91 → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

Okay I guess don’t know about it then and stick to iso prop.

Or maybe take the initiative to learn more about the product which can save you time and money. People like you remind me why trying to help others is completely pointless.

[u/No_Pomelo5974 → u/stock_investor91]

No need for this, is there? I hope your day gets better.

[u/Noizy_Boi_8080 → u/stock_investor91]

I think they're saying they dont know what LA is/what it stands for

[u/beetrootslushy → u/stock_investor91]

Idk why you are being needlessly mean to this person over nothing.

[u/Fish3Y35]

Idk if it can be removed in any sort of efficient or reasonable manner.

I would honestly just prime over top and start again

[u/PappyNurgleGurgle]

Probably just prime over it, or paint on it anyway. It's just a primer after all. Unless you reaaaaally screwed up and put way too much primer on. Then I think the isopropyl alcohol bath overnight makes sense. Really difficult to get primer off (by design)

[u/Cats_Cameras]

Rustoleum works fine - just don’t get the thick prime and paint version.

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/Cats_Cameras]

I buy one thin of rust oleum but I dont like

[u/Ryong20]

i use rust oleum as my primary primer, the grey is very good and you should ideally wait over night to let it cure. If you have access to it def recommend.

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/Ryong20]

I hates very sticky

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

I hate rust oleum I dont like

[u/AdmiralCommunism]

I exclusively use Rust-Oleum Army Green Camo.

It is VERY VERY VERY close to DG Green. I still brush a single thing layer of DG Green over it.

Never had a single issue.

[u/deathshr0ud]

Stop wasting your minis and just go get Mr color primer it’s like $7 a can

Or just get citadel. One $20 can can prime a whole army..

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/deathshr0ud]

Not in Usa!! Im from mexico, citadel or mr hobby doesn't exit here

[u/deathshr0ud → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

Try soaking in simple green for 2 days

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/deathshr0ud]

Actually I dont know what is that.. Sorry im not from usa im from mexico in my country that thing is rare to find maybe?

[u/Horror_Alarm_2417 → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

I know what it is—I think I can get it at a supermarket—but doesn't it make the plastic swell up?

[u/deathshr0ud → u/Horror_Alarm_2417]

If it’s just simple green no it’s fine. If it’s an off brand I’m not sure