Newbie Question: Remove Paint, Paint over or ???

[SotF]

If you're willing to spend a small bit, an ultrasonic cleaner is extremely useful in stripping minis and it also works well for cleaning other things up...hell, I tend to drop new minis there to wash them of anything on it.

[Dewbakuk]

Do you need to put anything in the water for an ultrasonic cleaner to strip the acrylic? I'm assuming 3 mins isn't long enough?

[Cypher226]

This stuff:
Biostrip is the dogs danglies. Works on virtually all types of paint in about 30 minutes (obviously particularly thick paint may take longer or multiple applications). It looks expensive but a tub will strip a good 100+ minis.  Avoid using it on resin though, it will soften it and make it swell and flexible. A mate of mine got it in a spray bottle type which apparently works just as well but will cover a big area easily.

[bishop odo]

Resin, Armorcast tanks, and scenery pieces,  needs oven cleaner, just an FYI for general knowledge.  You have to scrub in a well ventilated area with gloves on, and it does leech some of the oils out of the resin, but you can save those Grendel and Scotia terrain items.

[Melnibonean]

If your miniatures are metal try nail polish remover (with acetone)
few minutes, then brush with teeth brush
This works on acrylic paints I don't know if on oil paints also.
Do not try this on plastic miniatures it can dissolve them.

This is my preferred method.

[Revfan]

I just want to update a bit.

I got a package in the mail today from Pacarat....

"I have a bunch of  "old school" figs lying around. Be happy to mail you some, gratis.
Just let me know what types your looking for, and I'll see if I them on hand."

I was humbled by his generosity.  A newbie to the forum, and my first post... and he treated me like I was a 25 year founding member here.

Hats off to you sir... hats off!

Now, I got to get busy and start painting!