Ironworker Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 What exactly is it? Where can I get it? Is is safe for stripping green stuff? Will it disolve super glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Angel Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Simple Green is a cleaning product, you should be able to buy it at your local Stupid Market. I don't know about stripping greenstuff with it. Have never tried that, I do know that it is safe on plastics though. I think as long as your greenstuff had cured properly it should be safe, but I promise nothing!!!! As for super glue yes, it strips it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durak Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I think to be on the safe side you might get a trial peice of green stuff that has been formed (for example a sword) and put it in for a few hours just to err on the side of caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flit Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Yes, Simple Green is safe for green stuff. I stripped a couple of minis last night that had green stuff conversions on them. They came out fine execept one piece that came off. Not sure why it came off, but I am not sure it looked that good anyway, I may not even replace it. The piece that came off was a head band that I had added. Another piece that was even smaller stayed on just fine-not sure why. As for the super glue thing- I am not sure. I have had pieces that were super glued on come off in Simple Green, but they neede to be pinned any way. I haven't had trouble with minis that are super glued to bases come off though. Simple Green will soften Elmer's type glue. I have been able to scrub off Elmer's after a SG bath or leave it on and let it re-harden. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Simple Green will also remove Vallejo pumice stuff. It doesn't remove greenstuff, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironworker Posted May 24, 2004 Author Share Posted May 24, 2004 Ok cool. Couple more questions. What type of cleaner is it? I.E. floor, dish, general ect.... I assume it isn't toxic or very dangerous but if I spash it in my eye from scrubbing vigirously with a toothbrush is it gonna give me a chem burn or just mild irritation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 It's a general cleaner, and is non-toxic. I think it would be a mild irritant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelcore Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Simple Green will also remove Vallejo pumice stuff. It doesn't remove greenstuff, though. Softens it up pretty good though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironworker Posted May 24, 2004 Author Share Posted May 24, 2004 Well I'm looking to strip some conversions and origional sculpts. I don't want to damage them at all. I think I will test it out first. Seems the only way to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerridwyn1st Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I love using Simple Green. It's about the only thing I use to strip minis. It softens Greenstuff, but the GS will re-harden if it's left alone. Hit or miss wether it will remove or damage conversions. Big chunks like a filled in base are fine. Little bits may or may not come off. What you don't use on your minis can be used to clean anything from a car engine to glass. Just dilute it to meet your needs (directions are on the bottle). It is non-toxic, biodigradable, has a nice smell, and is quite economical if properly diluted. It will sting if you get it in your eyes. Wear glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenSkeleton Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Ahh, I've heard about this "Simple Green" but have never had a need for it before, until now that is. I have a couple of Plastic minis that I need to strip the paint/superglue blobs from when I was *ahem* less frugal with the amounts I used of each. I'm Assuming that Simple Green is a U.S. product ? anyone know of it's equivalent in the U.K. ? and having never stripped plastic models before any tips and do's and dont's when attempting this would be greatly appreciated ? time needed to soak etc. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Check out: Dr Faust He's got some articles on paint strippers. Simple Green is a household cleaner similar to Formula 409 or something of the like. I've not tried other cleaners, so I can't comment on them. I've heard some people use Pine Sol on plasic. Simple Green is safe on plastic, but I found it to be overrated. You have to soak the mini for much longer than a real paint stripper and I've always needed to do quite a bit of scubbing to get off the remaining paint, especially what's left in the cracks. You might want to consider going to a paint or hardware store and looking at general paint stripper that are safe on plastic. I would think anything safe to strip vinyl siding would be safe on plastic minis. I generally drop minis in a sealed rubbermaid constainter, which solves odor and toxicity problems. Though Simple Green may be nontoxic, the odor makes me gag, I'd rather sniff turpentine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Angel Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I can't stand the smell of simple green. I wouldn't say that it is a US only product because I can buy it here in the general cleaning section of my stupid market. I refuse to use it to clean anything but minis though because of the smell. YUCK! As to how we use it, well, we just poared some into an empty clean yoghurt container, placed the minis in and poured in some more until they were covered. Leave for a couple of days, pull out, scrub with an old toothbrush and rinse under clean water. Repeat if needed. It is not the best stripper int eh world but it is dirt cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 It has a strong smell, but, man it is good! This is the only stripping agent I use. - Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neyuttad Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I have a bunch of stripers at my place and I can say that the simple green is the most gentle but from my experience, it will soften green stuff. The bits will not melt but they will fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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