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?
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No, I think you should be able to remove the shading with a q-tip dipped in acetone/methyl ethyl ketone/mineral spirits.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses. -
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.Comment
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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.Comment
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I use "Meltonian Nu-Life Color Preparer" for shoes, which is a blend. Pure acetone is pretty strong.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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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.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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