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Old 03-30-2005, 12:04 PM   #1
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Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

i was painting the window trim on the back of the 180sx plastic and when i pulled off the masking tape it left BAD residue. i don't have any pictures though. when i saw it a panicked got some water and a towel and scrubbed to get it off...nope...then i though...rubbing alcohol....well..it smeared the residue and took off some of the paint which was the least of my problems.

i'm pretty sure it's ruined.

does anyone have any ideas of getting the plastic back to normal [i.e. removing the residue and paint] or does anyone know where i can order a new one or someone sell one to me?

i need help please.....

btw the model is Fujimi 180sx Type X

kevin.
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Old 03-30-2005, 12:12 PM   #2
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What paint did you use? Akrylic, enamel, laquer?

You should always do windows with acrylic paint since you can get it off just with water.
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Re: Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

I had the same problem and used an adhesive remove and it worked like a charmed. No more residue is left.
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Goo Gone, you can get it at ost stores, becareful though it will remove the paint if its not cured...
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Re: Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

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What paint did you use? Akrylic, enamel, laquer?

You should always do windows with acrylic paint since you can get it off just with water.
it wasn't the paint that messed up...it was the masking tape. thanks glacier985, i'll try that.
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Re: Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

Household petrol takes away that kind of residue. The kind that`s left by stickers, tape e.t.c. Also maskingtape/Chromefoil residue.
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Re: Re: Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

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Household petrol takes away that kind of residue.
True, but you will also find it will make a big mess of your window. The best bet is non acetone based nailvarnish remover, if you use it sparingly it will have no effect on the clear part.
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Re: Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

you could use methelated spirits just use a soft rag diped in some then wipe of residue
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Old 03-31-2005, 08:59 AM   #9
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Re: Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

Oven cleaner, itll take off the paint and the residue, try that and u can start fresh
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Re: Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

thanks guys...the goo gone worked perfectly...everything's back to normal i just have to repaint it
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Re: Re: Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

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Oven cleaner, itll take off the paint and the residue, try that and u can start fresh
ive done that, works like a treat!!
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Re: Problem - Fujimi 180sx back glass

i've had the same problem with a Revell Camaro, except the Tamiya Maksing Tape seemed to have pulled off parts of the clear plastic. It wasn't residue...weird. So I had to sand it to even out the surface
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