stripping paint (alternative way)

[Typhus the Herald]

So I read everything about simple green and I realised none of my stores near me carry it. So I used some watered down bleach spray (CVS brand) and some Ajax. It has worked well. I hope it doesn't melt the plastic. If anyone has any warnings about this please tell me!!!

[Typhus the Herald]

Alright I need replies soon because I took out the Ajax because apparently bleach and Ajax are toxic together.... So now I have just watered down bleach. Is this toxic? Can it kill me? I would like to know soon.

[Allonairre]

I don't know the answer to the bleach question, I don't think it will strip the minis, and it isn't good for you, but you aren't drinking it. I suggest you use gloves.

To help with the stripping thing this (http://www.librarium-online.com/forums/painting/181881-stripping-results.html) is a pretty worthwhile read.

[MarxusTharin]

the bleach is a whitener and a disinfectant... it isn't a stripper. The ajax is an abrasive so it will do more for stripping than the bleach...

As for toxicity, you can safely drink one cap full of bleach to every gallon of water it is used to purify... This does not mean start downing a cap full at a time so you can chug water later..

Bleach will not melt plastic, and neither will ajax.. the problem arises from the two mixing and creating a toxic byproduct fume... Same happens with bleach and ammonia... only that is worse.

Always be careful mixing chems... and water is safe with most cleaning chems out there... just don't toss magnesium into the water.

[Kelter Skelter]

the best strippers are non-toxic

i wouldn't bother with things such as bleach and ajax, you've got to be careful

[Deadstar_MRC]

Is this toxic? Can it kill me? I would like to know soon.This has to be the funniest thing I've read all day! Might it not have been better to ask this before you tried this?

[kithre]

Generally, Bleach contains some chlorine in it, and you could get HCl fumes, or as stated Ammonia fumes - neother of which is particulalry NICE. I would avoid mixing any abrasive or active cleaning agents together just in case you get a nice combination to burn out your nasal membranes (I manged to do this partially with ammonia fumes at school..)

[Typhus the Herald]

Deadstar I am glad I made you laugh. So the bleach is actually taking off most of the paint. I let it sit overnight and i've taken off about 4 layers of paint (out of 6). And I am glad to know that I won't die form doing this (unless I mix in ajax.....)

[Tiny Tabletop]

This has to be the funniest thing I've read all day! Might it not have been better to ask this before you tried this?

LMAO. Good to hear that the bleach is working for you.

[Canew]

Deadstar I am glad I made you laugh. So the bleach is actually taking off most of the paint. I let it sit overnight and i've taken off about 4 layers of paint (out of 6). And I am glad to know that I won't die form doing this (unless I mix in ajax.....)

I know this sounds funny at first blush guys, but seriously, you should always, always, ALWAYS check out mixing chemicals BEFORE you try it. You are extremely lucky nothing bad happened. This is NOT something you want to learn on the go. Just because you bought it off the shelf in the grocery store, that doesn't mean you can mix it with anything and expect nothing bad to happen. For example, ammonia + bleach = VERY toxic fumes, the kind of stuff they evacuate buildings over.

For future reference, if you don't know what will happen, DO NOT mix it until you ask someone you know is knowledgeable about such things.

Also, as much as I love the LO community, I do NOT recommend you acting solely on advice you get here, as many (most?) of us are not chemistry experts (I know I'm not).

Sorry if I'm coming off harsh, but the wrong mixture and you literally take your life in your hands. If you create an airborne cloud of toxic chemicals, you also risk the lives of your family, pets, and, if you live in an apartment, perfect strangers. In short, don't screw around with this stuff. PLEASE be careful. We want you to still be around to show us the results of your experiments! :D

[Typhus the Herald]

Thank you Canew and the real story is my friend thought it would be a good idea to put them together. I was the one who looked it up. Also Ajax isn't as bad as ammonia. The results are not great so far so I ordered some simple green.


My final verdict:It removes some layers of paint but not all, especially not the first coat of primer.

[canada steve]

I wouldnt use any chemical like bleach or Ajax if I were you. To be safe and get a great job done I use acetone free nail polish remover. It is cheap to buy and it aint gonna kill you.

[matus]

Dude, any multi purpose cleaner will do and they are not dangerous. These were my results. (http://www.librarium-online.com/forums/painting/181881-stripping-results.html#post1582575)