How to strip paint! - Camzilla Fixes Stuff

Ever wanted to strip the paint on a Transformer? Here's how!
Today we're removing the paint on Combiner Wars Bruticus's head for a more G1-accurate look. Stripping paint is also helpful for preparing a clean base for a new coat of paint for custom work.
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[@TheLazyEyebrow]

well that was rather informative. thanks! = )

[@DragoonMS]

The stock gray plastic is a SICK look that matches the chest perfectly...guess Hasbro was stuck on the Fall of Cybertron Bruticus (who also has a black noggin).

[@camzilla51]

Ohhh you're right. I forgot about that version

[@lordmegatron7006]

Thank you, mate. I needed this to fix the gun on my SS27.

[@brandonandcharlene9527]

Would you ever recommend immersing an entire toy? I am getting a CW First Aid, and want to strip the paint to make the Botcon 2016 customization class Medix

[@ConfusionDistortion]

I like how you gave him the G1 rifle. I did the same thing. along with giving mine the PE head, feet and hands.

[@ungenesis9]

Very cool! I'm late to the party and only just now got my Combaticons, but excited to be able to make mine look the way I remember. Thanks for the vid!

[@bddorsey]

Great video, but just wondering why you wouldn't just use the toothbrush for the paint in the creases instead of picks or tweezers...

[@benvoliothefirst]

I'd start with the toothbrush and then go for picks/tweezers if the bristles didn't get everything. Brush would cover more area faster, but picks would be more aggressive with problem areas.

[@TheAxelandx1]

That;s a good thing to know of , considering that i plan to get the combaticons....although i still haven't found brawl or vortex online which kinda sucks

[@6sh0tchangerreviews]

Great work, thanks for sharing this man

[@Quintesson05]

Do you have a video on how to remove WFC Siege's stimulated damage paint? I recently got Siege's Springer and Apeface, and I'd like to remove as many of the dull silver scuffs without removing any other paint.

[@r.davidhill7639]

I just did this to my bruticus. Not that didn't trust you I just got around to working on mine. Lol. Hope you're enjoying your work at toyhax and will be looking forward to your next video. Psst, it's been a minute.

[@Quintesson05]

I saw where you said you removed Blast Off's head. Do you have any advice on removing Air Raid's? I have a KO CW Air Raid and I want to remove his head to give him a loose Blast Off head I already have.

[@alexlemonds2838]

Neat. I'm content with the black head myself. But still neat.

[@Gio_my_hero]

It works with vegetable oil too

[@camzilla51]

Neat tip, I’ll have to test that and compare results. Thanks!

[@Gio_my_hero]

Camzilla51 np

[@bishopruss1316]

Great video man. Quick question. Will the chemical affect metal? I want to put a piece of a transformer into the remover but the piece has a couple metal pins. Will the remover affect the pins? Thanks for the video

[@Necro_123]

Can ir work with 50% isopropyl alcahold

[@somarriba333]

Will this also work on the red chrome on the Leader Jetfire?

[@rexveritate]

Did you mod onslaught's hip to make him stand upright when combined, or was he like that out of the box?

[@camzilla51]

Mine seems to stand straight, but then again, if it does tilt, the new ankle joints on the PE kit would be balancing it out. Pelvic thrusts for the win! I did, however, find a new Onslaught with the rumored adjusted sideways hip ratchets and took some pictures for comparisons. The bare parts looked no different, yet somehow there still seemed to be a difference, so I have those hips installed now.

[@AWPWN1]

Do you have a link to those images of the rumoured adjusted hip ratchets?

[@camzilla51]

+Awpwn it just occurred to me I never posted those! I just uploaded them to my Facebook page, here's a link. 😊 facebook.com/camzilla51/posts/1814275008784539

[@elxr9434]

Will 50% work for this as well

[@DoctorOblivian]

how well do the Citadel paints stick to the plastic without a primer?

[@camzilla51]

Moderately well. I don't always use a primer, but I do often clean and prep the surface I'm painting on. In Citadel's tutorial videos, they don't always use primers either. "Base" colors seem to do that job just as well. I always finish everything off with a coat of 'Ardcoat varnish or matte Lahmian Medium, depending on what effect I want. It does not hold up as good as the stock paint apps, but if you're mindful, it will stay good. I also avoid painting into joints. If you can't sand it down enough to eliminate contact friction that would chip your paint later, then avoid the area.

[@Saminkio]

Camzilla51 I've painted miniatures with Citadel Products since '05 and I have to say, a primer is ALWAYS preferable. If you cannot spray I raccomend brush-on primers, Citadel makes a really good one. Another alternative is to do a very very thin pass with a 2500 grit sandpaper before painting.

[@benvoliothefirst]

@@Saminkio 100% THIS. You WILL regret painting onto bare, un-sanded plastic. It'll rub right off with handling even if you're doing a Future/'Ardcoat afterward. Which you should ALSO do. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

[@notsoalex]

Nice job! Personally, I won't do it, but good tutorial nonetheless!

[@camzilla51]

Thanks!

[@havokpanok3750]

Used alcohol wipes to scrape off the decepticon logos of aoe lockdown

[@TheAxelandx1]

Speaking of mods , i did get my onslaught two days ago , and i did a mod to him just so his head would articulate , because the head is actually on a balljoint , so i pried it open with my cutting tool , i cut off a bit of the exces plastic from his nape , and i sanded down a bit of the edges of the bottom of his nape , and now he can look up! here's a link to my post on Deviant Art about it , so you can take a better look ^^ :powerglide17.deviantart.com/art/Transformers-Combiner-Wars-Onslaught-mods-668333846?ga_submit_new=10%3A1489234064

[@camzilla51]

Oh WOW that looks great! Who knew? I might have to do that one!

[@TheAxelandx1]

well curiosity always brings a lot of good stuff ^^ , i did show that to The lazy eyebrow reviewer , i hope people will learn of this mod and improve their Onslaughts , Hot Spots and maybe even Pyra Magnas (or Megatronia if we are talking Takara) Glad i could help ^^

[@camzilla51]

Ah cool haha, glad he got to see it too

[@TheAxelandx1]

well it's thanks to him that i found your channel so i guess it's some sort of a circle of mods here XD

[@camzilla51]

Oh no way hahaha 😆 tell him thanks for me It's the ciiiiiiiiircle of moooooooooods 🦁

[@grunt0022]

kind of dumb how most of it is black yet its in grey plastic