Anybody know how long they should be good for?

I've got a bunch of paints.... that I haven't used since 2012..ish....

I'd just rather not have to go out and buy more paints if I don't have to.... even IF it'll earn me more Hobbytown points to go towards my Gunpla addiction.

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if they are still liquid and not separated, paint on!

I use my wifes old apple barrel paints all the time when I need a unique color. I bet some of them are way older than 2012. I pick up a bottle and shake to hear if it is solid or liquid (you can always thin it down if it is liquid).

Agreed. I have some that are over 15 years old!

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So if they seperate, their crap? You can't just stir them back up?

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Also.... what would be the best way to get Acrylic paint off of a pair of arms that where painted round-abouts 2012?

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I think the paint should be okay as long as it isn't dry.

As for only paint, soak the parts in alcohol (I use 91%) then scrub with a toothbrush. Repeat until the paint is removed.

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Well, just got done going through most of my Acrylics. Mostly the stuff upstairs in the Flambeu boxes... bud I did scavenge down in the basement.

Good news, most of it was still wet.

Bad news, some of the 'good' jars I couldn't get open even with the pliars. X(

Worse news, some of them had the consistency of play-doh. XD

Seriously, one I just screwed open and pulled the doughy contents right out. I got those jars sitting with water in them, maybe use for mixing. If I, y'know, mix again.

So yeah... got a shopping list, and some unidentified bottles I'll have to... identify at Hobbytown.

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Seriously, I unscrewed one, and ended up pulling a big Acrylic Booger right out of the Jar XD

Should have taken a picture.

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That happens to me too. I just remove the booger, clean the cap and surrounding area, add a bit of water to the bottle and shake it well. I can usually save what's left of the paint in the bottle after that.

OB

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Except this booger was the entire contents of the jar.

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I assume the Toothbrush is supposed to be a heavy grade.... considering the soft grade I just used didn't do squat.

Though my fingernail was thoroughly effective.

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Nope, regular tooth brush. Any chance you clear coated the part? Alcohol has worked for me, but Goo Gone could possibly work too.

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I never clear coat. Though I was using a 70% grade rubbing Alcohol.

Might be a moot point at this juncture, arms might not even work....

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I've saved dried paint with a little bit of windex before.