[Psycho Pirate]

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Originally Posted by ukmu

For muck mug Magneto, try what I did. You can remove the wash off of his face easily and not disturb his facial features though. I just watered down nail varnish remover and wiped with a small cotton swab. Try 50/50 at first, then apply and GENTLY rub and IMMEDIATELY rinse or dunk in water. Repeat several times and it will happen. Make sure he is dry before applying each time. Since it is just a "wash" it will come off before any paint apps do.

I love that Gravitron idea!!!! I am not even bothered if he is purple instead of blue to be honest. Just paint cape, swap heads, and stick the force things from Emporer Palpatine Star Wars line and I am calling him done!!! Maybe kitbash with a cheap Chinese figure in blue later, but the purple doesn't bother me as much as having to paint the figure. They just lose a lot of playability and posing when painted. At least for me they do.

I'm hesitant to recommend products because everyone does things a different way in this hobby, but Plastic Curves sells a factory paint remover that has been working fantastic for me. Rarely does it cause any visible damage like acetone can, even if you leave it on too long. Occasionally it leaves a deposit that can be sanded off easily with 1000 grit. I've become a believer.