Tanning up those Matty's: a tutorial

[samurainoir]

I think someone is going to have to try removing all that paint to see what's underneath.

[johnmiic]

My guess is the paint on Pike acts also as a sealer. It may not bleach or evaporate exposed to strong sunlight. Example: the paint on the walls in your house don't fade where the sun shines in on them.

[megoscott]

I think someone is going to have to try removing all that paint to see what's underneath.

[samurainoir]

Does anyone know if this technique will work on the painted on flesh tone on the Pike head?

[Janson]

Am I alone in liking redface Scotty, he has that inebriated look to me.
I canna drink neh more Capp'n!

[johnmiic]

What if you left the red/orangy Scotty head in the bright sunlight for short periods of time. Would that bleach it before the plastic started breaking down too badly?

[megoscott]

No, I don't see how that could work. Dying will add color...you need a way to bleach it. I wonder if you soaked it it RIT color remover?

[Ivaniski]

Tanning up those Matty's: a tutorial

I may have made my dye mixture too strong--but it's just as likely the BifBangPow heads are a thinner vinyl than Matty. 15 seconds on this Man In Black head was way too much. I did Locke in a 5 second and then a 2 second dunk.

http://www.scottcadams.com/Lost/miblocketan.jpg

I wonder if this procedure can fix my Emce Scotty's look from bad "Orangy" sun tan to normal color.

[enyawd72]

Does anybody know if this dye method works on greying Mego heads?

[THE FALCON]

Cool technique. They look so much better that way.

[trekman101]

Been wanting to try this for awhile with my Lost figures. I'm pleased with the results! The Island of Lost Megos: It's a Tropical Island, Get Some Damned Sun!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KYEoH_5WY2...0/P1030232.JPG

Very nice Scott

[Remco Monster]

That Locke really looks fantastic Scott. Well done!

[Janson]

Been wanting to try this for awhile with my Lost figures. I'm pleased with the results! The Island of Lost Megos: It's a Tropical Island, Get Some Damned Sun!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KYEoH_5WY2...0/P1030232.JPG

Whoa that Locke looks great! I want one now, great job.

[BobKeaton]

Wow! It's AMAZING what a little paint can do!

[megoscott]

I may have made my dye mixture too strong--but it's just as likely the BifBangPow heads are a thinner vinyl than Matty. 15 seconds on this Man In Black head was way too much. I did Locke in a 5 second and then a 2 second dunk.