Using brake fluid to remove paint?

[RobertInOntario]

Here in the USA there are different kinds of brake fluid. DOT-3 type seems to work on athearn shells. Be careful though - don't get it in your skin. It will SEVERELY dry your skin out. I haven't used brake fluid to strip paints in a long time because I have found a better alternative - 91% rubbing alcohol (make sure it is the 91% stuff) from the drugstore. Take the model and put it in a plastic zipper bag. Pour in about 150ml of alcohol and seal the bag, trying to get as much air out of the bag as possible. Then let it sit for a day or two. After a day or two, take it out of the bag and scrub with soapy water and an old toothbrush. Most of the paint will come off. If some remains, you can put back in the bag with alcohol and repeat.

Thanks -- I like this idea of using 91% rubbing alcohol. I'll see what % mine is at home and/or visit my local drugstore. Rob