Help with a screw up

[BlackOps]

I have an online buddy who does custom GI-Joe type action figures who made the mistake of spraying a clear enamel over the soft rubbery type of plastic. Is there any way to get the sticky paint off without damaging the paintjob underneath?

[Captain Canada]

Woo...that's a toughy. The only thing I could suggest would be WD40. Don't know if it would work, but I know it's good for cleaning up stuff !

Best of luck, eh ?!

[Mossie]

In the UK there's a product called Fairy Power Spray that's good at getting paint & stuff off.  If it's a painted surface underneath, I'd not bother though.  If it's a coloured plastic, it'll probably be safe.  Maybe test a section first to be sure.

He could very gently use the back of an Xacto blade or similar.  The watchword would be gently though!

[cthulhu77]

Did it cloud or did it flake?

[BlackOps]

OK, it was suggested he try gently rubbing talcum powder on it then rub it back off and he says it worked like a charm, no more sticky.

[Captain Canada]

And as a bonus he now smells baby fresh !

[Supertom]

"Fairy Power Spray?!"

[jcf]

"Fairy Power Spray?!"

Must be a Brit thing,,, public school and all thet.