Removing Painted on Wristbands, etc.?

hulkamania827
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Removing Painted on Wristbands, etc.? Mar 26, 2006 21:19:59 GMT -5

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Post by hulkamania827 on Mar 26, 2006 21:19:59 GMT -5

Can anyone tell me if you can remove the painted on wristbands and things like that from figures?

For instance CS9 Kamala, is there a way I can sand down the wrist bands, leg wrappings, and foot tape and get the paint off with out completely screwing up the figure? And once they're off do I apply sealer to fix any miscoloration in the plastic?

Also for figures like CS6 Earthquake and One Man Gang, that have the wristband mold, can I just sand those down and apply sealer?

If anyone has tried this and had it work out, it'd be great if you could post some pics. Thanks and any help is appreciated. Thanks again.

opportunist Guest	Removing Painted on Wristbands, etc.? Mar 27, 2006 3:57:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by opportunist on Mar 27, 2006 3:57:42 GMT -5 Try using Acetone. You can get it at any local Lowes or Home Depot. Just remember though, a little goes a long way. . . . don't slop it on. Just put a little on a rag and rub the paint off.

hulkamania827
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Removing Painted on Wristbands, etc.? Mar 27, 2006 12:34:27 GMT -5

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Post by hulkamania827 on Mar 27, 2006 12:34:27 GMT -5

opportunist said:

Try using Acetone. You can get it at any local Lowes or Home Depot. Just remember though, a little goes a long way. . . . don't slop it on. Just put a little on a rag and rub the paint off.

Thanks, I appreciate the help. +1.

Now does anybody know if it's alright to actually sand down the mold and then seal it, or should just..not do that?

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Removing Painted on Wristbands, etc.? Mar 27, 2006 13:55:59 GMT -5

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Post by oozingmachismo on Mar 27, 2006 13:55:59 GMT -5

I've found that the best way to sand down smaller areas, like facial hair, is by using a nail buffer. They're just a few bucks, and you can get one in any drug store. Basically, it's a nail file with 4 sides, and 6 or 7 different levels of roughness (??). Use the coarsest side to get the basic shape you want, and work your way down to the finest section of the buffer. When you use the "shine nail" part of the buffer, the plastic should have a shine that's almost exactly the same as the rest of the figure. You might have to remove the hand to be able to get to the wristband, but you won't need sealer.

carmelo85 Guest	Removing Painted on Wristbands, etc.? Apr 2, 2006 1:58:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by carmelo85 on Apr 2, 2006 1:58:38 GMT -5 scrap em a lil then use some nail polish remover

wwe4ever Guest	Removing Painted on Wristbands, etc.? Apr 2, 2006 8:54:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wwe4ever on Apr 2, 2006 8:54:03 GMT -5 Paint thinner should work too if not nail polish remover does for sure.

outcode Guest	Removing Painted on Wristbands, etc.? Apr 2, 2006 10:58:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by outcode on Apr 2, 2006 10:58:47 GMT -5 If I have to sand or scrape plastic I find a drop or two of super glue rubbed in restores the shine...

Post by hulkamania827 on Mar 26, 2006 21:19:59 GMT -5

Post by opportunist on Mar 27, 2006 3:57:42 GMT -5

Post by hulkamania827 on Mar 27, 2006 12:34:27 GMT -5

Post by oozingmachismo on Mar 27, 2006 13:55:59 GMT -5

Post by carmelo85 on Apr 2, 2006 1:58:38 GMT -5

Post by wwe4ever on Apr 2, 2006 8:54:03 GMT -5

Post by outcode on Apr 2, 2006 10:58:47 GMT -5