The praises of Purple Power
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- kturock ( 590 )
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The praises of Purple Power
I use Purple Power to strip minis. I've used it on every type of mini and plastic and all types of paint. The only thing I've had problems removing is cheap Walmart Flat Black paint I use as primer. If softens it to be scrapped off; but not actually removes it.
I just found out that removes Sharpie pen from plastic. I use Ozark Trail Outdoor Equipment tackle boxes to store minis.
I write on the clear cover what minis are stored below. I moved models to another box and used Purple Power to remove the Sharpie ink. It took some elbow grease, but it gone.
I just found out that removes Sharpie pen from plastic. I use Ozark Trail Outdoor Equipment tackle boxes to store minis.
I write on the clear cover what minis are stored below. I moved models to another box and used Purple Power to remove the Sharpie ink. It took some elbow grease, but it gone.
Heh, I was called a Grognard.
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
Welcome to the Purple Power cult brother.
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
I've been a member since.... YOU did the review.
it was you, that did the full comparison, right?
it was you, that did the full comparison, right?
Heh, I was called a Grognard.
MY ALWAYS TRADE LIST: Scar Weaver, wmeredith, bloodstrike, tionas, wetstone, Frank Austin, akum, SW-DABOSS, Galador, nahatley, Joeb, Squeakula, mongse, con-fusion, basaint, jugglingfool, IsaiahTheBarbarian, Purple40k, Standard of War, BA-Best .
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MY ALWAYS TRADE LIST: Scar Weaver, wmeredith, bloodstrike, tionas, wetstone, Frank Austin, akum, SW-DABOSS, Galador, nahatley, Joeb, Squeakula, mongse, con-fusion, basaint, jugglingfool, IsaiahTheBarbarian, Purple40k, Standard of War, BA-Best .
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
Sadly I cannot get Purple Power where I am, so I have to stick to Dettol. Does the job pretty well, but the smell is crazy strong.
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
I've reviewed it before. Don't remember if I did it here though.
@3eland - Purple Power is very similar to Castrol Super Clean (or now just known as Super Clean). PP is usually cheaper than SC and doesn't smell quite as strong. If you can't find PP look for SC. I started with SC and then tried PP as it was significantly cheaper. It gave virtually the same results when stripping minis so I never looked back.
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
Says the Canadian who lives so close to the US border that he has a P.O. Box here!
LOL
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Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
You're thinking Sorrow. I'm further north.MagickalMemories wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:25 amSays the Canadian who lives so close to the US border that he has a P.O. Box here!
LOL
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Plus, Canadian Border Customs is suuuuuuper *edit* with bringing stuff into Canada.
@Young - I'll look for Super Clean though! Is there a specific store you get it from? I've found Simple Green before, but only the diluted stuff. Had a model in that for a week and it didn't even soften the paint.
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
WalMart is usually a consistent source. Auto parts stores might also carry one or both and their intended purpose is engine parts de-greasing.
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
and my thumb and forefinger are still recuperating
Heh, I was called a Grognard.
MY ALWAYS TRADE LIST: Scar Weaver, wmeredith, bloodstrike, tionas, wetstone, Frank Austin, akum, SW-DABOSS, Galador, nahatley, Joeb, Squeakula, mongse, con-fusion, basaint, jugglingfool, IsaiahTheBarbarian, Purple40k, Standard of War, BA-Best .
USPS Postal Inspectors: 1-877-876-2455
USPS complaint center delivery problem, lost mail, track & confirm, etc. 1-800-275-8777
MY ALWAYS TRADE LIST: Scar Weaver, wmeredith, bloodstrike, tionas, wetstone, Frank Austin, akum, SW-DABOSS, Galador, nahatley, Joeb, Squeakula, mongse, con-fusion, basaint, jugglingfool, IsaiahTheBarbarian, Purple40k, Standard of War, BA-Best .
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
My bad.3eland wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:50 amYou're thinking Sorrow. I'm further north.MagickalMemories wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:25 amSays the Canadian who lives so close to the US border that he has a P.O. Box here!
LOL
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Plus, Canadian Border Customs is suuuuuuper *edit* with bringing stuff into Canada.
@Young - I'll look for Super Clean though! Is there a specific store you get it from? I've found Simple Green before, but only the diluted stuff. Had a model in that for a week and it didn't even soften the paint.
I really DID think you were that close, too.
Eric
Lower rating? You ship first.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.
I think what this situation needs is some imagination.
"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
I let mine go when I got some in-laws in Boston. LOL
MagickalMemories wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:03 pmMy bad.3eland wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:50 amYou're thinking Sorrow. I'm further north.MagickalMemories wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:25 am
Says the Canadian who lives so close to the US border that he has a P.O. Box here!
LOL
E
Plus, Canadian Border Customs is suuuuuuper *edit* with bringing stuff into Canada.
@Young - I'll look for Super Clean though! Is there a specific store you get it from? I've found Simple Green before, but only the diluted stuff. Had a model in that for a week and it didn't even soften the paint.
I really DID think you were that close, too.
Eric
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
I've always used simple green on plastic and citra strip on metal but I will have to give this a try
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
Simple green can melt the plastic. I use it at work to remove glue and residue.
Heh, I was called a Grognard.
MY ALWAYS TRADE LIST: Scar Weaver, wmeredith, bloodstrike, tionas, wetstone, Frank Austin, akum, SW-DABOSS, Galador, nahatley, Joeb, Squeakula, mongse, con-fusion, basaint, jugglingfool, IsaiahTheBarbarian, Purple40k, Standard of War, BA-Best .
USPS Postal Inspectors: 1-877-876-2455
USPS complaint center delivery problem, lost mail, track & confirm, etc. 1-800-275-8777
MY ALWAYS TRADE LIST: Scar Weaver, wmeredith, bloodstrike, tionas, wetstone, Frank Austin, akum, SW-DABOSS, Galador, nahatley, Joeb, Squeakula, mongse, con-fusion, basaint, jugglingfool, IsaiahTheBarbarian, Purple40k, Standard of War, BA-Best .
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
Simple Green shouldn't melt plastic unless something really drastic has changed. Simple Green used to be as good as Purple. I used it to strip 100+ plastic minis safely.
Then 6 years or so ago. they took out 2Butoxethanol, the active ingredient that is still in Purple and Super Clean. Green doesn't strip as well anymore. I switched to Purple Power and haven't looked back. Got 4 gallons of Purple in a reclosable kitty litter bucket with a large mesh filter bucket I put figures in for easy retrieval.
Been using the same batch for a few years now. Probably going to rotate out the bottom gallon soon.
Use solvent resident gloves though (I use Solvex) Purple Power can do nasty things to your skin.
Then 6 years or so ago. they took out 2Butoxethanol, the active ingredient that is still in Purple and Super Clean. Green doesn't strip as well anymore. I switched to Purple Power and haven't looked back. Got 4 gallons of Purple in a reclosable kitty litter bucket with a large mesh filter bucket I put figures in for easy retrieval.
Been using the same batch for a few years now. Probably going to rotate out the bottom gallon soon.
Use solvent resident gloves though (I use Solvex) Purple Power can do nasty things to your skin.
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Re: The praises of Purple Power
gloves? bah!. loleilif wrote: ↑Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:59 pmSimple Green shouldn't melt plastic unless something really drastic has changed. Simple Green used to be as good as Purple. I used it to strip 100+ plastic minis safely.
Then 6 years or so ago. they took out 2Butoxethanol, the active ingredient that is still in Purple and Super Clean. Green doesn't strip as well anymore. I switched to Purple Power and haven't looked back. Got 4 gallons of Purple in a reclosable kitty litter bucket with a large mesh filter bucket I put figures in for easy retrieval.
Been using the same batch for a few years now. Probably going to rotate out the bottom gallon soon.
Use solvent resident gloves though (I use Solvex) Purple Power can do nasty things to your skin.
I dump the used PP down the drain, since it's a degreaser.
or on weeds to kill them.
Heh, I was called a Grognard.
MY ALWAYS TRADE LIST: Scar Weaver, wmeredith, bloodstrike, tionas, wetstone, Frank Austin, akum, SW-DABOSS, Galador, nahatley, Joeb, Squeakula, mongse, con-fusion, basaint, jugglingfool, IsaiahTheBarbarian, Purple40k, Standard of War, BA-Best .
USPS Postal Inspectors: 1-877-876-2455
USPS complaint center delivery problem, lost mail, track & confirm, etc. 1-800-275-8777
MY ALWAYS TRADE LIST: Scar Weaver, wmeredith, bloodstrike, tionas, wetstone, Frank Austin, akum, SW-DABOSS, Galador, nahatley, Joeb, Squeakula, mongse, con-fusion, basaint, jugglingfool, IsaiahTheBarbarian, Purple40k, Standard of War, BA-Best .
USPS Postal Inspectors: 1-877-876-2455
USPS complaint center delivery problem, lost mail, track & confirm, etc. 1-800-275-8777