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Post Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:36 am 
 

A module? I just bought a stack of books/modules from a co-worker (1st printing Fiend Folio and I6 - Ravenloft! Yay!)
Problem is, some of the modules have splotches of paint on them from where he spilled a bottle while painting minis.  PDT_Armataz_01_05
Any way to get the paint off without compromising the paper under it?

  

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Post Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:21 am 
 

Obviously a lot depends on the type of paper and the style of paint.  Generally speaking, paper is fairly porous and paint bonds to it fairly quickly.  You can try gently rubbing a bit of alcohol on it, but you risk smear and damage to the paper.  Also, you may want to try using a razor to "scrape away" as much of the surface paint as possible.  Good luck!

  

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Post Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 12:25 pm 
 

ibm_ted wrote in Anyone know how to get paint off?:Obviously a lot depends on the type of paper and the style of paint.  Generally speaking, paper is fairly porous and paint bonds to it fairly quickly.  You can try gently rubbing a bit of alcohol on it, but you risk smear and damage to the paper.  Also, you may want to try using a razor to "scrape away" as much of the surface paint as possible.  Good luck!


Pretty much what I was thinking. I work in medicine, so I have access to scalpels and other items that might be useful. I'll see what I can do with one of the more... loved... items.
Bonus though, I did find a copy of B1-9 "In Search of Adventure" in really good condition (i.e. no paint) in the stack!

  

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Post Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 1:31 am 
 

You could also try super fine or ultra fine sandpaper.

A very slightly dampened Mr. Clean Original Magic Eraser might also work if it was an acrylic paint.

Make sure it's the "original" style if you do, the others types might discolour the paper.

Best wishes!

  

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Post Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 2:55 am 
 

biopunk wrote in Anyone know how to get paint off?:You could also try super fine or ultra fine sandpaper.

A very slightly dampened Mr. Clean Original Magic Eraser might also work if it was an acrylic paint.

Make sure it's the "original" style if you do, the others types might discolour the paper.

Best wishes!


Todd did tell me that the paint is Grenadier miniature paint (not sure if it's acrylic or enamel though.)
I plan on working on one tomorrow to see if anything helps.

  


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Post Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 3:54 pm 
 

If it's the old Polly S paints that came with the Greandier wizard mini, they're acrylics.


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Post Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:37 pm 
 

Have you tried to flake it off?

Usually the cost of getting it off the paper is more than what the paper product is worth.

  

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Post Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:25 pm 
 

stahlnee wrote in Anyone know how to get paint off?:Have you tried to flake it off?


I have a Dremel and I know how to use it!  :lol:

stahlnee wrote in Anyone know how to get paint off?:Usually the cost of getting it off the paper is more than what the paper product is worth.


The modules that have paint on them aren't worth much anyhow.

  
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