Question About LOST figures

[phil]

I bought a bunch of the LOST figures when they went on sale to eventually use for custom fodder. I was wondering if there is an easy and safe way to remove the five o'clock shadow most of the male figures have? Or is painting over the heads the only option?

[PNGwynne]

No, I think you should be able to remove the shading with a q-tip dipped in acetone/methyl ethyl ketone/mineral spirits.

[phil]

No, I think you should be able to remove the shading with a q-tip dipped in acetone/methyl ethyl ketone/mineral spirits.

Great! Thanks for the tip.

[scott metzger]

Testor's liquid cement is also good for paint removal, and seems to avoid occasionally affecting the finish the way acetone does. I used it recently to take the lip color off Al Bundy. Just make sure to wipe it off fast and don't breath too deeply.

[phil]

Thank you Scott.

[phil]

Please forgive my ignorance but is all commonly available acetone the same? Is there a particular brand that works better for this sort of thing?

[scott metzger]

Please forgive my ignorance but is all commonly available acetone the same? Is there a particular brand that works better for this sort of thing?

Not to familiar with other types of acetone, but I usually used nail polish remover. I think it's a little milder than regular paint remover, but couldn't swear to that.

[phil]

Thanks agan Scott. That helps.

[PNGwynne]

I use "Meltonian Nu-Life Color Preparer" for shoes, which is a blend. Pure acetone is pretty strong.

[phil]

I use "Meltonian Nu-Life Color Preparer" for shoes, which is a blend. Pure acetone is pretty strong.

Thank you. Could you please tell me what stores sell that?

[PNGwynne]

I've bought it from my local cobbler for about 27 years. But I couldn't find it just now on Amazon or ebay. However, a comparable product and formula on ebay is "Brillo Color Preparer", 4 oz. bottlel for about $9.

[phil]

Thanks for the information.