HOW TO STRIP MINIATURES: Ultimate quick and easy method.
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Күн бұрынIf you've ever needed to strip your Warhammer 40k, or Warhammer AOS miniatures you NEED to watch this tutorial. None of us are perfect painters, and there's nothing wrong with starting again!
Today we are testing how to strip miniatures using Biostrip for the first time... It is an absolute game-changer. This painting tip is going to change the way we fix our mistakes, and Byron is going to smell a lot less like dettol when he's screwed up :D.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:35 What is Biostrip 20?
2:12 How to use Biostrip 20
3:01 Removing the mini
3:29 Cleaning the mini
4:10 The Results
5:12 Outro
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In this video Byron’s using the Artis Opus Brushes!
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Music: Bensounds
#ArtisOpus #SeriesD #Drybrushing
@richardbennett2410 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, industrial chemist here. PLEASE wear gloves when working with this product. I don't know what advice or chemical information comes with it, but as far as I can find it contains DMSO and formic acid, both of which can cause skin damage, allergic reactions or worse. DMSO can be easily absorbed through the skin and is known to interfere with other medications. Never be fooled by a "green" product name or lack of smell: if it'll destroy paint, you do not want it on your skin or (worse) in your eyes. It certainly looks safer / greener than old school Nitromors, but please don't treat it as harmless. PS please paint something organic with your fancy drybrushes, I want to see how they'd help me paint my collection of dragons!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips Richard, I'm going to add this to the stickied post, and will also ensure to in my follow up video in the future! There's some very organic stuff planned in the near future, starting with a Gargant :)
@janbiela8596 3 жыл бұрын
I can absolutely confirm that. I got some of that stuff on my fingertips and it didn’t really burn or anything, but my skin became very rough and dry - took about 2 weeks to regenerate. Just wear gloves and be safe.
@cptncutleg 3 жыл бұрын
Genuinely surprised by this. I was wrist deep in some of this for about 2 hours while bulk stripping old models. Other than getting wrinkly fingers, I had no side effects.
@DaemonicPossession 3 жыл бұрын
@@cptncutleg I think its one of those... 'could' and not will. I'm like you, used it with bare hands for a while and felt no ill effects. However, that doesn't mean it isn't doing something.
@DaemonicPossession 3 жыл бұрын
@@cptncutleg I think its one of those... 'could' and not will. I'm like you, used it with bare hands for a while and felt no ill effects. However, that doesn't mean it isn't doing something.
@MidwinterMinis 3 жыл бұрын
Videos like this are great, mixing things up a bit, keeping it fresh. You're a great painter and host!
@miikeydobodobo5304 3 жыл бұрын
Guy I need my next fix of start collecting deathwatch!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much dude, really appreciate the kind words, we're finding our way, plenty more discovery and mistakes to learn from yet!
@ryanharris1596 3 жыл бұрын
I like the full coverage of the hobby! everyone makes mistakes and starting over can be cathartic
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, couldn't agree more! Nothing like showing that model who isn't a bad painter by smashing the second attempt :D
@jamesfowell6203 3 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic, thank you. I'd been on the fence about trying this product out for a while, and now I'm sold!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing bud, exactly what I wanted to do by bringing people's attention to it :)
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
USER EXPERIENCES AND TIPS BELOW! Hi guys, Biostrip can be found at the below - can any USA/International viewers please help out with equivalents/places to buy abroad? Also how many uses have you got out of 1litre (or 500ml)? Thanks for your input and help!
@yoyoyo9669 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for responding to my comment it really means a lot i think later today i will do some more painting i am about halfway done and then i have about 60 more infantry to paint! its gunna be a long journey but im happy to have support from awesome people like you!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome, my man! Keep slogging the good slog, you'll get there!
@jamesflanagan7374 3 жыл бұрын
The quality of your videos continues to impress! I’ve been stripping figs for a long time, I find no matter the solvent you use it’s always good to add baking soda to your stuff bristled brush, it really helps with getting the crud stuck in the crevices out and won’t cause damage.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing tip dude, going to add it to the pinned comment, thanks so much!
@purehavok 3 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a really refreshing change of pace to cover this man. You have a good voice for this, and I'd welcome whatever creative hobby videos you put out. Cheers mate.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
@bartdevuyst 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. The internet is full of videos with American products, so it’s nice to see European products used.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure dude :)
@abatedpersistence 3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a product like this for a good while! Thanks so much for recommending and showing it in use.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure dude, just wishing I'd discovered it earlier!
@S2uBuGaming 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid again Byron will look to invest next time I get paid. Thanks again for your continued hard work supporting us and providing us easy to follow instruction
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, buddy! From what I've heard you get a massive amount of uses out of it, so it should be a solid investment :)
@crakataka3250 3 жыл бұрын
This is great! Never heard of this but will order one tonight! Thanks for your videos! Very helpful and fun to watch
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words buddy! It's a great product, I feel sorry for not finding it earlier 😅
@guydouglas7118 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for going over it, I have some minis waiting for me to get my act together and strip them! I've always been concerned about the damage to the models so this seems like a solid solution! Cheers!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Guy, you're welcome, mate :). Similar here, it's perfect, doubt you'll be disappointed, it's definitely a game-changer for me!
@sionlow69 3 жыл бұрын
Can't believe I missed this, time to do a binge watch when painting some xmas pressies!!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
It's a useful one, dude! I may well be revisiting it soon after i've cleaned up some old minis myself😊
@MentoliptusBanko 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a video about this product. I wanted to first see how to use it and how it works...and obviously the results before buying. I think you convinced me to buy it to strip minis I buy from eBay.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
It's perfect for exactly that, makes them a bit of a hidden goldmine
@alphaleigpyne 3 жыл бұрын
You've given me a thought to go back to some of the models I made a mess of years ago and clean them up. And I'm going to do that! About six years ago, I used a diy spray paint to undercoat them with and all I got was some awful small particle-lumps over them, including the recess. Since then I learned now to just get the spray paints for the miniatures, not dyi. Unless I test them first before I use them on the models or not.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
I had a bad chaos black last month, first issues I've had in 20 years, it can happen any time with them! The DIY/Motor ones do tend to be a fair bit more coarse, so unless you're doing terrain or something I'd stick with the solid ones, chaos black doesn't care about humidity at all, so is great in the UK :D
@sami300war 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard of bio strip 20 till a friend told me. i had a couple of minis i wanted to repaint or to remove the paint of them. so this stuff was amazing. Now for my experience with it. It works AMAZINGLY well. i actually forgot a mini in a pot with the bio strip covering it for 2 or so WEEKS and it came out alright. the plastic definitely has degraded a bit since the colour on the plastic was bleaching a bit, but it did not ruin the details that much (Remember, i left it in this solution for about 2 weeks, so overnight wont harm your minis so much). And if you use plastic glue and made sure the sections where you used that glue has a good bond(Such as rubbing the joints together), Bio Strip wont remove the glue so easily. The tips are. you definitely need to use the solution twice at-least to remove the paint off the mini completely. and leave it in the solution for about 1 to 2 hours (I prefer 2 hours just to make sure). and of-course clean it the best you can, preferably with warm soapy water as it will help remove the solution off the mini better. And the solution is re-usable. i think with the same small amount of solution i was able to strip 2 guys completely. Also, it is safe to handle the solution and dump it down the drain.
@kristnicholson3401 2 жыл бұрын
I have been using this product to strip models for myself and friends for about 5 years now and its amazing. Tips for resin and finecast though, brush the biostrip on at the sink, move it around with the brush and then rinse off and repeat. I have had friends come to me and say Krist please save this model as they got it 2nd hand and its been covered multiple times with paint. I have been able to save some really expensive Forge World models because of this product. Whenever anyone on a group or forum asks the best thing to strip models, I will always recommend this. I have never used gloves when using this product and I have never had any problems with my skin, definitely be aware of any cuts as it stings like made when you get it in one, trust me!!
@ArtisOpus 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing info, thanks for your input! 🥰
@maxdoran2504 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video, its nice and informative and a good mixup. Would love to see more model hacks sorta videos!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, bud! More of my interesting discoveries are set to come in future videos😊
@Tore8611 3 жыл бұрын
This is the striping method I ended up with and of the once I tested this by far the easiest 😁. I found that when leaving plastic miniatures over night the surface gets kind of rubbery and soft. And also if you strip many miniatures I ware a glove because it tends to dry out my skin. Great video!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, we're gonna put this into our pinned comment because it might be useful for others too 😊
@flyingstrike 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, definitely useful! The weaponised primer all around the sink comment had me chuckling for quite a while, bought back memories of spending hours trying to clean a new white ceramic sink... would have been cheaper to buy new minis . Will give this a try and let you know
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, we've all been there!
@judesmith1949 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I decided to get my old childhood minis out the loft from 20 years ago. The paint jobs were so bad! I tried allsorts to strip them to no avail. This stuff did the job in less than an hour. Ready to try my hand at painting again now :)
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing to hear, glad it worked well for you! I am sure you'll have a great time and we'll be here to help if there's anything you struggle with😊
@paulcunliffe 3 жыл бұрын
never heard of this before! will definitely be getting some! thanks
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Pleasure to be of service 😊
@MasonPeatross 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for testing this for us!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure dude! I'll be here sharing more future discoveries :)
@willjones1696 3 жыл бұрын
I've left models soaking for weeks (because I have been too lazy to sort them out) and I cannot see any issue with the plastic. The paint does come off nice and easy, but I would have to agree and say that 3 short soaks are better than 1 soak of the same duration. It might be worth mentioning too that when I try to strip models that have been primed with Citadel rattle can primer, it is incredibly stubborn to remove. The surface is left chalky and the colour of the primer doesn't entirely go. I don't know if trying to strip the Citadel primer causes an issue or not. All my other models are primed with Vallejo airbrush primer which just falls off the models when put in Biostrip20. Also, use an old brush to slop Biostrip20 onto models instead of dunking it into the tub. Whatever the reaction with the paint is leaves a slimy painty mess that is crap at stripping models. Or even dip them then use a brush to get it in the recesses, then wang the model on a sheet of tin foil for a while. Sorted : D
@kosachilles2504 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Looks like a great product
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
No worries dude!
@xxxeleshnornxxx 3 жыл бұрын
I were already using this product good to see im not alone
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing, just a shame I'm late to the party!
@Paraboloid0 3 жыл бұрын
Nice and fast treatment, good to know
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help dude :)
@Troll_king_alex 3 жыл бұрын
might have to check this out. really appreciate the vid. definitely never heard of this product
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
I also just discovered it recently and it has quickly become one of my favourite product! Thanks so much for your support dude
@j.wrowellyo4575 3 жыл бұрын
Have always gone with methylated spirits myself, but will definitely check this out in future, thanks!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, it feels less of a strong chemical and it doesn't make a mess which I am more okay with. Definitely worth giving it a try 😊
@Balnor 3 жыл бұрын
This was great. More of this is welcome.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much bud! More is coming 👀😊
@daniel_tenner 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, really helpful!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, dude :)
@alvisecattaruzzo9863 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the suggestion I will try it one of those days
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, dude :D
@jmc7034 3 жыл бұрын
Very good tip. I’ll be able to look at poorly painted mini’s on eBay and know what to use to strip them. Thanks for sharing
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure, dude :)
@zedstrong3363 3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving a non dettol option in the UK!! Loving the video as always!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Right!? As much as I enjoyed smelling like a retirement home every time I screwed up ^^
@zedstrong3363 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus Haha definitely! It kills Malifaux as well! 😂
@wolfbytes8787 3 жыл бұрын
how did i miss this video ive been wanting this for ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
😅At least now you got it!
@wolfbytes8787 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus ha yeah time to go stip a dozen old marines lol
@te9591 3 жыл бұрын
You're a very organized/professional speaker.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thanks!
@13Robzilla 3 жыл бұрын
Hobby adjacent videos are awesome. Breaks up things a bit and never know what you can learn.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, we'll always try and keep things helpful for as many people as possible, it's a nice change of pace (and allowed me to spend hours painting a gargant, which'll be the next one :)).
@mini-paintingpapa 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! I’ve been very curious about stripping methods. I’d love to give it a try and be able to offer stripping and repainting as a service for my little paint studio! Thanks!!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect dude, I think it could also have some real merit if you can purchase 2nd hand models that're assembled solidly... but painted badly (thick)
@leegarner4592 3 жыл бұрын
IPA will be more cost effective for you.
@honeyroastham4865 3 жыл бұрын
Very useful, subscribed.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard👨🎨
@iamstainlessnl Жыл бұрын
Love your content Artis Opus! I only have one thing to ad to this video: electric toothbrush. Game changer, trust me :)
@ArtisOpus Жыл бұрын
Oh my, you genius!
@tenajnin 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I was thinking of rescuing some first born marines on eBay but didn’t know what to use to strip the awful paint jobs. Seems like this stuff might help break the glue down as well, double win! 😀
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
I've heard mixed opinions about what it does to superglue (yes/no) - it left the plastic glue untouched here (I don't glue on marine arms to help painting - let me know how it goes, dude!
@Britondemand 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding the link. Just bought a litre :)
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing, NP dude, hopefully we can get some global customers and input on how long it lasts, and where to get it!
@darrenj3720 3 жыл бұрын
This looks pretty interesting. I’ve used airbrush cleaner from an aerosol can in the past. Works really well and fast but the strength of it was enough that I was always worried it could melt the model.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly, way less abusive and smelly, basically like odourless yoghurt ^^
@aaronemerson7079 3 жыл бұрын
You can leave over night if needed, that tends to depend on the type of paint on the model. It can struggle with enamel paints for short baths, so leaving it over night, give is a brush, then give it another bath over night tends to break down enamel quite well. I do find its tricky to get into the recesses with brushes to clear paints but you get that with all paint strippers. I am now trying Diall's Paint Remover as its a fair bit cheaper and does not have a harsh smell like others. So far so good with it, it just struggles with taking off glossy primers - which is where Biostrip will come in handy
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear dude, I've gone through a very steep learning curve, listeners have been super helpful! I'll probably release a #2 to this once I've screwed up on a few different minis, and have some new practical tested points to share :)
@MrTpimms 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect Byron, thanks for this mate!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Tim :)
@MrTpimms 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus sorry I’ve been AWOL recently!
@alireid21 2 жыл бұрын
I have used this stuff yesterday! Great results!
@ArtisOpus 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing, it's so nice and clean, and user-friendly, right?
@alireid21 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus Yeah! Only left the mini's in for 2 hours so maybe another hour but can't complain! Need to get my knife to some of the details (Blightlord terminators) but apart from that.. it was easy! After the scrub I stuck them in a container with soapy water to get any missed bits overnight which helped.
@ArtisOpus 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, glad it went so smooth! :) I used a super stiff nylon brush, found it valuable (although it flicks paint far!)
@alireid21 2 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus Never thought of that 🤔 I went for the old school toothbrush 😂 it did the job 😁👍🏻
@justicar5 3 жыл бұрын
all hail the algorithm! Plus great advice, thanks,
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated buddy! Thanks so much
@daves4828 3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, dude!
@Night1five 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it ^_^
@midamulti-tool 3 жыл бұрын
I have a bunch of old models that need to be repainted sooner or later I'll save this for when I get around to it but knowing me that'll probably be never
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Haaa, this honestly makes it so much less of a messy faff, you may re-consider, I should have tried it early!
@neiljames4126 3 жыл бұрын
Bio strip 20 is grate used it a few time and works so well
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Entirely agreed, my work feels so much easier since I started using it :)
@Johndoe-co3pw Жыл бұрын
This stripping agent works very well also for a more budget alternative Dettol undiluted works wonders if you don’t mind waiting 12 hours and the residue that has to be washed off afterwards
@trintovai8275 3 жыл бұрын
Another paint stripper I recommend is Super clean, it’s a purple liquid that works really well in my experience plus it doesn’t really damage plastic (you need to like soak it for 5 days for that to happen)
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, not heard of this one, we're going to end up with the comments being a repository of fantastic information at this rate!
@trintovai8275 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus yeah its nice, you can leave the mini in overnight, only real issue has been really small nooks and crannies that the brush struggles to get in. Dont know if its anywhere other than NA but you i've found it in the car sections of some stores, where they keep the de-greasers.
@hitthelynks 3 жыл бұрын
I have had really good success with Super clean, but you really should wear gloves with it as I have a friend who got it on their skin and had major irritation. Auto parts store usually sell it.
@meatybtz 3 жыл бұрын
Super Clean is the BOMB.. it also will strip clear coat off of aluminum, so watch out for that. I use it to clean my engine bay on my car and strip paint off my minis. Doesn't harm even .. eeehhh.. finecast nor the slightly better, but still awful, Forge World Resin. But it strips paint like a champ. Done right it will leave all the paint on the bottom of the soaking bin. THREE NOTES: 1-At full strength it will ETCH CONCRETE (I had a leaky bin on the garage floor and it dissolved part of the concrete.. who knew. Actually make sense when you realize what is in it. 2-At full strength over-night.. it will ETCH (pit) white-metal minis. Not heavily, it is a very fine texture, my 20 strong old school metal Chaos Termies showed it but you cannot tell once painted. 3-Wear Gloves, Do not get in EYES. It is an irritant.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
@@meatybtz Wow, this really does sound like strong stuff, which I guess we should expect from the motor industry!
@patrickball-stonejunction3177 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video, something a bit different to normal never hurts. I've been using Biostrip 20 for a while now and I've got to say you absolutely can leave models in for longer than few hours safely. Generally, I do tend to leave mine overnight but I've also had times where I put models in it, been distracted by my 2 year old and forgot about them and gone back to them 2-3 days later and there's no damage to models whatsoever. I will say I have only used it on plastic warhammer models and star wars legion miniatures though in case that makes a difference. Keep the hobby tips coming though!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, Patrick, great to know! I'll add your comment to the pinned one, should be helpful for other Biostrip users 😊
@patrickball-stonejunction3177 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus rare moment I might give you advice! haha look forward to your next video! :)
@timbo5360 3 жыл бұрын
And now I need to get some of this
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
100% recommended! You can share your experience with us after trying it :)
@crouchingotter 3 жыл бұрын
Biostrip has been my go-to friend for a few years now. Many an Infinity model have been plunged into the gloopy stuff. It removes paint from metal minis perfectly although resin bases tend to not fair too well. That might be my fault though if I’ve left them too long. Speaking of Infinity minis, I’m having a blast painting them with Artis Opus drybrushed using methods you’ve shown on this channel. Cheers Byron!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow dude, can you share some pics? I'd love to see. Also, as an experienced user, how long does 1 litre last, please?
@crouchingotter 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus Sure, what’s the best way to share? I’m sure I’ve used a litre pot for a year or more using it as and when. It gets a bit murky but it remains effective. I replace it when it starts to look unhygienic, you’ll see what I mean eventually 😁
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
@@crouchingotter Amazing dude, I'll copy this into the pinned comment :)
@paulgrant4473 3 жыл бұрын
Fine cast really doesn't enjoy bio bath time ... forgetting it and making coffee really doestnt help either...
@crouchingotter 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulgrant4473 doesn’t the same thing happen though if a slight breeze catches a Finecast model? ;)
@dannyeccles1894 3 жыл бұрын
Defintely find this useful. I'll find any information you have to share useful.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much buddy! I'll make sure to share future interesting discoveries :)
@PainterIdeas 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Will surely give a look into it. Have a commission on repainting on a Tau army almost closed.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Hope it goes well for you buddy! Glad to help 😊
@simonleach6632 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Got some eBay orks that might need this, and a rolls Royce armoured car that sort of bacame a balls-up. Dunno if it will fit in the tub, may have to be a bit creative with that, but deffo going to try this out!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds perfect Simon! A large zip lock bag may be a useful tool for the vehicle. If not you should be able to brush it on with similar results, even if you have to repeat it a couple of times 😊
@M3fahrer 3 жыл бұрын
Would be interested in videos on preparation of models. Especially metal and resin when the surface might be rough, there’s air voids, etc.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Check out our rogue Idol, that's the closest we have for now, but we will get to this at some point once we've worked through the immediate to-do list, I have a few tips which I think could make things way easier for people.
@permeus2nd 3 жыл бұрын
this is really cool if it works as said with no trickery (first time ive seen your channel so you will have to pardon the skepticism) back when i used to do 40K plastic was always a problem as i never could find anything to get the paint off it without it eating the plastic too.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Entirely trickery-free, dude. You don't have to take my word for it, check out the viewers' comments in the pinned one. It really is magic, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. You can let us know how it goes if you decide to give it a go 😊
@mrgrant9291 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Dom :)
@oskarnilsson5782 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Always a pleasure to see the vids you put out. Sadly for me almost all stuff i see in videos cannot be found here in sweden. Think I have to save up some money to pay for the shipping and get me all the stuff from uk i want. 😊
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear it. There are a few large Scandinavia retailers that stock AO products and should have reasonable shipping. You might be able to request for them to stock Biostrip 😊
@BMacAttack 3 жыл бұрын
This is great! Thanks for sharing! Don’t know if I can source Biostrip in our country, but it’d be great to try it out
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome bud! Check out the pinned comment for viewers suggestions on alternative products 😊
@chrisashcroft2111 3 жыл бұрын
I use biostrip but cleaning off the solution I use an old electric toothbrush. I put gloves on and hold the model in an old jam jar under water. Then stick the toothbrush head in the water, switch it on and give it a thorough clean. Takes a while but so worth it, especially on resin models.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I'd never have thought of this, Chris!
@chrisashcroft2111 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus try it, just make sure the whole of the brush head stays firmly underwater so it does not spray the gunk everywhere
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisashcroft2111 Thanks dude, I'll give it a go someday, I already got that electric toothbrush I don't use :)
@gbirdnonsense1084 Жыл бұрын
I just used some of this to restore an old dark elf lead model I massacred as a 12 year old, so therapeutic, the thing looks brand new out of the box now. I think I might be addicted to saving old models
@Temporal_Assassin 7 ай бұрын
I used to use Drain-O on pewter figures, it is a crystalized drain cleaning product in the US. It worked wonders in a small heat resistant container, but it does cause quite a lot of heat in the process, as it is a chemical reaction. Harsh, but cheap. (used to use, because I have not used pewter figures in 20 years.)
@Eiersalatmacher 3 жыл бұрын
Hillarious timing 😂👍
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
😅😅 It's called improvising
@Bunyip_Studios 3 жыл бұрын
I use B&Qs own paint stripper, it is also Benzyl Alcohol based, however it is only 1/3rd the price of Biostrip, it works exactly the same and I've left plastic minis in it for days, I partially fill the sink with warm mild soapy water and it rinses right off with a tooth/nail brush
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip dude, I presume eye protection/gloves are a good idea?
@mathewkreideweis3567 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if its available everywhere (Im in USA), but Simple Green works great. Just soak for a day or so in 50/50 Simple Green and Water mix and brush the paint off. I've never had any issues with melt/loss of detail and it completely strips the paint/primer in one go. Simple Green is just an average multi-purpose cleaner, non-toxic, etc. It has a pungent smell but a quick soap/water rinse and it goes pretty quick and doesnt linger.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds perfect mate, I'm going to pin this is the sticky so other US viewers can benefit from the info, cheers! :D
@stewartforgan6284 3 жыл бұрын
Couple things to bear in mind with this stuff: You should really wear gloves with it, if you don't you'll find that your fingers go really smooth to the point of being unable to grip anything for at least a week or so. It also depends how long the paint has been on the minis; the longer the paint has been on the less effective it is. If you used a spray primer the mini will be left with a strong stain finish, which is a pain to try and remove, I just gave up and sprayed over it again. Biostrip is good but I don't think it's the best, Acetone FREE nail varnish remover is better and less messy. Okay it smells(scented) but it does the job much better.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much dude, I've learned so much about alternates in the last few days!
@rankcolour8780 3 жыл бұрын
I've used this stuff a lot. Half an hour to an hour is enough to shift most paint, varnish and the like, really hard primer can take a few hours. With a second dip you get right down to clean fresh plastic. This stuff will even break down superglue bonds neatly if left long enough, best stripper I've used by a long shot. No stink, water based so easy to remove. Should be in every hobbyists toolset.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing dude, thanks for the helpful tips! Have you had any issues with it softening after long soaking (perhaps on resin?)
@rankcolour8780 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus A quick dip with resin is ok but after a few hours it can soften. For resin I just put some on a toothbrush and gently scrub at it and it most cases it lifts off after a few minutes. if you do what I did and leave plastic in there for 10 days (I forgot) it will also soften but I've left plastic in for 48 hours and had no issues at all. In most cases 30 mins to 50 mins can shift almost anything and you can wash it off and re-dip. It's perfect for ebay rescues or fixing those bad screw ups.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
@@rankcolour8780 Amazing dude, I'm copying this into the pinned comment, super helpful info - thanks for sharing
@justarandomname420 3 жыл бұрын
Testors Easy Lift Off os what I've been using. Works wonders. Want to give this other product a whirl now as well. Looks super simple and clean.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Oh really, I've never herd of it, they're a very established brand, so I imagine it's good!
@johntakacs9441 3 жыл бұрын
I've used ELO as well and it does work. Also, in the States, you can use LA'S totally awesome.
@justarandomname420 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus its a liquid, so prone to all that entails, but works quickly and pretty much just breaks down the paint binders.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
@@justarandomname420 Snazzy, how is it for resin/glues etc?
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
@@johntakacs9441 It sounds like every continent has their options, and they're all different!
@jimtyson5636 3 жыл бұрын
Looks fast and easy
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, Jim, super useful!
@bevanwilson8820 3 жыл бұрын
Look I'm gonna be honest you had me at "How to Strip". the rest is just gravy. I just finished stripping my old models from the 00's using simple green. Worked better than anything I'd tried previously. I haven't heard of this stuff before. When I run out of simple green I'll definitely give this a go
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
HAAA, whatever gets the youtube algorithm going :D. I've heard of that, not tried it though, this stuff seems great!
@sebasmz_backup 2 жыл бұрын
I still believe that methylated spirits is better in terms of removing paint faster. Though, this product is probably more safe to use. Thanks for the video 👌
@ninja_cazzle2641 3 жыл бұрын
Biostrip... must gt some of this stuff.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, wish I'd tried it years back!
@peterdavey7350 3 жыл бұрын
Yep like a good mix.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
😊Glad you liked it!
@CtrlAltGiveUp 3 жыл бұрын
I should give this a shot. I used dettol once on a bunch of old metal models and it took about a month for the smell to go away.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Yea dude, I know your pain 😩 This thing is practically odourless and way more convenient 😊
@adam3088 3 жыл бұрын
Not heard of this one before, always used detol (horrible mess to clean up) or methylated spirits (generally ok but can be poor on primer), this looks far better than both if a touch more pricey. But will definitely give it a shot next time, anything to make paint stripping easier!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Same as my previous experience dude (+ 95%+ alcohol) - This is *miles* more pleasant, I'm collecting some more info from experienced viewers about life expectancy, and will ensure the pinned comment/description are updated :)
@adam3088 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus The one thing I can recommend from my experience is an electric toothbrush for cleaning off whatever goop has been used, gets into the gaps well and less scrubbing involved :)
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
@@adam3088 Not a bad idea, will definitely give it a go some time :)
@juble7086 3 жыл бұрын
I've used biostrip for ages, it's fine to leave models in for ages. I forgot and left a squad of marines in there for a week! They were fine.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Oh amazing bud, I'll put this in the pinned comment, cheers!
@JamesThompson-1 3 жыл бұрын
Meths is my go to - an initial 5 min soak, then a scrub with a toothbrush, then a 10 -15 min soak and a final scrub gets down to plastic. Had a very limited test on resin, which was ok - basically stripped a spellcrow helmet crest on one of my ultramarines, and there was no damage. Not sure how it performs with GW resin though. Similarly, not seen much on how biostrip works with resin.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
It seems to be a firm fav of a lot of people, from the comments it seems biostrip is all good with resins, you just need to soak it for less time (even finecast is apparently o.k.)
@chikhai 3 жыл бұрын
Good vid man. I've always been a big advocate of Biostrip. It's a huge time saver. However, it isn't entirely perfect. Contrary to popular belief it can damage some plastics. Like anything else, plastic can come in various concoctions and Biostrip will eat some of them. Remember, acrylic paint is plastic in nature, and Biostrip breaks that down before your eyes. Most GW plastics are fine, but it does pay to test first. Leave a bit of sprue in there (especially a piece with writing on) and see what happens after it's been exposed to Biostrip for an hour or two. Like I say, most are fine but I've had some of the stuff GW has made in China lose the definition. It hasn't come out like the guy at the end of RoboCop, but you can definitely tell the plastic has been softened, resulting in loss of definition of the more finely cast bits. Metal minis? Throw 'em in. Biostrip gives no fucks. This stuff will even strip the metal body shells of die cast cars if you're into Gaslands. Can you use it on resin? Yes. But testing first is an absolute must. At least Forgeworld are generous enough to give you more waste resin than actual miniature, so those gates can be put to good use. Forgeworld resin is surprisingly hardy, but never soak it in the stuff, just use a little on a toothbrush and scrub carefully. You can take that as the rule of thumb for any resin really; never soak. I had resin from one manufacturer get destroyed by this stuff, so always test first. I'd still advise using gloves with this stuff. It's a little like handling the resin you use for a 3D printer, you develop a reaction to it over time.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers dude, I'm going to pin this one in the sticky so others can benefit from your knowledge, thanks so much!
@crazyfrogwales 2 жыл бұрын
Hi dude love the channel quick question Would this work on unprimed minis that were painted with humbrol enamels?
@ArtisOpus 2 жыл бұрын
It should, I would imagine, maybe just a little soaking time needed. Please let us know in another comment if you test it out, and how it went!
@paulosborne6517 3 жыл бұрын
I'd be interesting to see if it is as gentle on resin / other adhesives (like CA)... I have a mixed-media Maschinen Krieger scratchbuild with home produced resin parts / plastic / metal, that needs a better paint job, now that I airbrush things.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, you should be fine. Have a look at the pinned comment to see other viewers' experience with resin 😊
@midnitepagan9118 3 жыл бұрын
I used to use general car Brake fluid and a tooth brush. But that was with metal figures.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
This one's come up a lot! I think it may be a bit strong for resins at the very least
@duncanallen6431 3 жыл бұрын
LA’s totally awesome is really good, and available on Amazon
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Duncan, I'd never heard of this until this tutorial, good to know there's so many options out there :)
@Erooo 3 жыл бұрын
I would like to see you tackle this Product with different problems. Primed, Varnished, metal paints, thick coat. Etc. Hopefully this Product is easy to import to Sweden, or find a similliar Product here. Oh! And The spray bottle version would be Nice too have a look at!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas, I'll certainly return to it in the future after I've had opportunity to experiment (and screw up) more! :D
@rhinoxrifter356 3 жыл бұрын
Ooh. New stripping method!
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Yea, would you give it a try? 😊
@joshuacrane2397 3 жыл бұрын
I used acetone once, I know have a librarian that looks like he was on the loosing end of an argument with a heavy flamer.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 Oh no dude, sounds like the type of mistake you only make once.
@dickdavies5397 3 жыл бұрын
ah, I see you're a fan of 'Angry Yoghurt' too. Can confirm, be careful with resin in there too long, my venomthrope was in 4 hours instead of 3 and he's suffering from some serious brewers droop.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dick - no one wants their mini drooping! I guess keeping it at 2h or less for safety is probably a good idea
@CloningIsTooGoodForSheep 3 жыл бұрын
Methylated spirit strips models quickly and cleanly. It is very cheap and there is no need to soak the models. Aceylic paint comes off in big chunks with a light brushing over with a soft toothbrush.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert, does it have the secondary effect of basically ractivating the paint? Keeping the sink and surrounding area clean without faff was a huge plus of using biostrip for me :)
@CloningIsTooGoodForSheep 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus It lifts the paint off the model. The paint can then be pulled off the toothbrush and binned or left in the bowl and be disposed when you dispose of the methylated spirit. You don't need to soak for very long for it to be effective bit I'd advise using a relatively soft toothbrush so as to not remove any more delicate detail. Methylated spirit works on metal, resin and plastic and doesn't cause any melting or make the paint gloopy like disinfectants or acetone can. It is also very cheap and easily disposed off since you get poor it down the sink as it is water soluble and non toxic when diluted. I've been using it for 20 odd years for various models and it is my number one go to for removing acrylic paint.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
@@CloningIsTooGoodForSheep Amazing thank you very much for the thorough info :)
@killergoldfish1234 3 жыл бұрын
Biostrip is my go to, has been for a few years now. I's advise not putting your models into the pot, I have a tupperware box that I decant into, then strip in that so that I don't contaminate the whole batch. After 2-4 batches, I replace the Biostrip with fresh. I've left plastic in there for 1-2 weeks with no ill effect, its not going to attack the plastic like Nitromors does, so its fine to do so. Its great for stripping back Ebay purchases for repainting from fresh. It even takes off grainy primer which saved some Epic minis I'd got second hand that otherwise would have ended up in the bin. Not done resin with it yet, so that is the on that might go a bit floppy if left... but plastic is totally fine to leave in there for a few days.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing, good to hear, I'm definitely going to be testing this out more in the future :)
@oddsideddicepodcast5327 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see, but would like to maybe see it on further painted and maybe older style paint to see how it works. On a primer coat is maybe not an acid test, Bt still great outcome.
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely get a chance to do this next time I screw up :D. It cut through chaos black primer, which is heavier than almost anything apart from varnish I'd brush on, so I expect it to work wonders!
@oddsideddicepodcast5327 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus great stuff. Like to see if it can deal with those old enamels :)
@adamduffield7782 11 ай бұрын
Nail varnish remover is another good alternative although dont use it on resin as it softens it and wraps it! Plastic and metal models only
@davidharrison5504 3 жыл бұрын
Hi im looking at buying some of this, i was wondering how long the tub (1000ml) will last? Im asking because the paint seems to stain the biostrip and thinking after a few models it might not work
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Check out the pinned comment for more users' experiences. From viewer accounts it sounds like it lasts a really long time... some people also decant it into a jam jar or similar to avoid contamination 😊
@1974Carnage 3 жыл бұрын
This kind of video is good as I'd heard about this, but without a reliable recommendation I was unsure, so any type of quick product recommendation or "don't buy" would be good, along with the usual painting advice
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely mate, I'm the same... wish I'd grabbed some to try sooner! If you grab some you won't regret it, such an improvement to an unpleasant process :)
@1974Carnage 3 жыл бұрын
@@ArtisOpus I'd done a lot of research and seen dettol, liquid green, super clean, alcohol among others, but so many varied and inconsistent feedback, probably due to the various products and varnish people use so I'm happy to stick with this, and most environmentally friendly. 👌
@panduran2 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. I’ll give that a try for sure. Any idea how long that stuff will be usable once it is cracked open?
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing dude! A couple of viewers have said they've got a year out of it. Check out the pinned comment for some of their experiences 😊
@sheaoleary9412 3 жыл бұрын
I use the iso alcohol stuff but it seems to soften my models a lot, will have to check this out
@ArtisOpus 3 жыл бұрын
This seems to be said a lot, I hope it works out nicely for you 😊
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