If you happen to have a sprue from that kit you can soak it and see if it hurts it without risking the model.
I have never had a problem with brake fluid damaging the plastic on a model. However, depending upon the manufacturer, it may take several days to completely remove the paint. Sometimes it just peels off like old wallpaper, other times it sort of dissolves slowly over a period of days. I use an old toothbrush to scrub the stubborn spots until they are clean. I then scrub the shell with Comet or Ajax cleanser, again with a toothbrush to clean off the residual brake fluid and scuff up the plastic to give the paint something to "bite." On the Bachmann Geep iI didn't want to soak it because the handrails are delicate and I was having trouble removing them, and since the body shell was already black I decided to just remove the lettering. Anyhow, you should have no problem with the brake fluid. GS
I echo Greg's comments regarding the brake fluid as well, I only had one issue years ago with the older (pre P2K) lifelike shells got a little brittle after soaking in brake fluid but have never had any other problems. I buy it by the quart from wally world, keep it in a spaghetti container long enough for most all HO stuff. Cheap too. The gold standard for paint removal is Scalecoat paint remover and scalecoat paint is now owned by minuteman models at http://www.minutemanscalemodels.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=scalecoat+paint+remover&Submit=Search all colors and paint are available direct or from Walthers (someday). I have used the Scalecoat stuff for years, kinda pricey but I use it over and over again, just strain it thru an old sock to remove the solids once in a while and as good as new.
I have the paint off of the Branchline sides and will prime inside and out because I want to paint the inside walls a light color to help show off the interior. I will have to try the old sock trick. I have been using toilet paper doubled over to strain my alcohol. I have to change the paper numerous times to get all of the alcohol strained back into the bottle because the toilet tissue clogs so quickly. Terry
No, but I agree with Tom. That is a great idea. Good grief, sometimes the best answer is the easiest solution. KISS principle. Thanks, Sherrel. Terry
Continuing this a little farther, I have an old, small strainer that is at least 60 years old. It is only two inches in diameter, but it has the finest screen that I have ever seen. I use it to sift the sand and soda mixture in my sand blaster cabinet. (takes quite a while to do it) It is amazing to me how small the particles are that it will catch.