[For Sale - Wild One (nj, Usa)]

Hello Tamiya Fans,

I have a 1988 Tamiya Wild One for sale. Location is Hamilton, New Jersey.

If you are in the central NJ area, you are welcome to inspect the car (in running condition) before purchase.

Cash and pick up only.

This is a link to the Craigslist add:

http://cnj.craigslist.org/clt/718868836.html

thank you,

W1.

[Brake Cleaner As Paint Remover]

Willy,

I totally agree with almost everything you said. But are you 100% sure about the wild one rims? I thought they were just white engineering plastic.

I'd hate to see someone turn a nice set of rims into goop.

Hi Capt... You are correct, the rims on the Wild One are white, engineering (solid high impact) plastic.

I have no experience with the new materials or paints used on modern Tamiya cars. I can only report on a 20 year old

Tamiya Wild One. However, if there is some stubborn paint removal problem, try B/C, you may already have it in your garage

However, always run a test on a small, non-visible area of the plastic to see how it reacts.

cheers,

Wild1.

[Brake Cleaner As Paint Remover]

Hello Tamiya Fans, first post here

I am restoring my 20 yr old Tamiya Wild One. I tried removing the original Tamiya paint from the wheels using some

methods found from searching forum messages (brake fluid, nail polish remover).

I did not like either of these, the first one takes too long and the other one dulls / mars the plastic.

I then tried Brake Cleaner spray with good results. It removed the metallic paint from the wheels completely and did not

adversely affect the plastic. I also tried a small section of the lexan (clear plastic) used on a roof panel and it worked the same way.

For the wheels the best method found was to remove the tire, spray Brake Cleaner on the wheel and let it sit for about

1 minute (it evaporates quickly), then also spray the cleaner onto a paper towel and rub the wheel to remove the paint. It took 2 or 3

applications but it removed the paint completely. Finish by washing the wheel with soap and water before repainting.

I am not planning to remove the paint from the lexan body so I just experimented by spraying brake cleaner on a Q-tip and rubbing

a small section. It removed the Tamiya paint completely with no damage or dulling of the clear plastic.

I used Gunk Brake Cleaner, it says "Cleans & Degreases Drum and Disc Brakes", this or a similar brand should be available

at any auto parts stores. I am just relating my experience using Brake Cleaner - it appears to work fine, with no effect on plastic.

Disclaimer - Always experiment on a small section first (try a Q-tip), use outside due to vapors, and wear disposable gloves.

Regards,

Wild1.