Repainting question

[Newt]

Do you folks who repaint figures strip or sand the old paint before priming, or just prime right on top of the paint?

If it makes a difference, the figures I'm contemplating repainting are the Battat Cryolophosaurus and Pachyrhinosaurus.

[Paleona]

I haven't tried repainting any figures myself, but I know there is a topic with a bunch of tips here: http://dinotoyblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=395.0

That Pachyrhinosaurus sounds like an excellent candidate for a repaint- the factory paint job is pretty... uh... not so great, haha.

[Newt]

Thanks Paleona! I don't know how I missed that...

[tyrantqueen]

Do you folks who repaint figures strip or sand the old paint before priming, or just prime right on top of the paint?

If it makes a difference, the figures I'm contemplating repainting are the Battat Cryolophosaurus and Pachyrhinosaurus.

You're referring to factory paint, right?

You can't usually strip factory paint unless you use acetone, which is dangerous and can easily melt plastic.  The reason being is that the factories in China use PVC paint, which forms a chemical bond with plastic that conventional cleaners cannot penetrate.

My best advice to you is not to bother. It's not worth the effort. A layer of primer is the most you'll need.

[Newt]

Thanks! Yes, I meant the factory paint.

I've just got to buy some primer, then I'll be ready to take a whack at it.