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Post by MaskedSuperstarFan on Aug 27, 2006 16:19:27 GMT -5
Hello all:
I'm sure it has been asked previously, but is there anything that can be used to remove existing paint and/or tattoos from Jakks figures? I've heard that nail polish remover works, however it only seems to smear whatever I'm looking to remove, and dulls the remaining "sheen" of the figure.
Any help would be most appreciated! Thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2006 18:27:33 GMT -5
Nail polish would work, but requires elbow grease. If you want something stronger, go to your local hardware store and pick up acetone. It'll discolor the torsos, but not the arms.
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Post by wwe4ever on Aug 27, 2006 20:10:00 GMT -5
if nail polish remover is not working i would get paint thinner. it should come off and just get a cloth and wipe the paint off of the figure.
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Post by ianarchy on Aug 28, 2006 9:40:24 GMT -5
Yeah man, that's it. get some nail polish remover or acetone based product like paint thinner and rub that stuff off. Alternately if it's not going anywhere you could try and sand it off with a fine grade sand paper.
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Post by adralegre on Aug 29, 2006 10:13:26 GMT -5
There is acryllic paint remover at an arts & crafts store like Michael's. That is the best way to remove the paint without smearing or harming the plastic.
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Post by MaskedSuperstarFan on Aug 29, 2006 13:25:37 GMT -5
Thank you all. I'll give it a shot!
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Post by nwo4ever on Aug 31, 2006 7:31:25 GMT -5
Watch using Acetone remover on torsos , it totally degrades the plastic , I tried using it to remove some paint off pants and they started to crack a week later.
Remember if you dull the torso you could always seal it in clear coat acrylic to shine him up.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2006 13:05:47 GMT -5
Watch using Acetone remover on torsos , it totally degrades the plastic , I tried using it to remove some paint off pants and they started to crack a week later. Remember if you dull the torso you could always seal it in clear coat acrylic to shine him up. Acetone remover?  ? Ok, here's the thing. If you decide to use acetone, use it in small amounts...like, with a Q-Tip/cottonswab. Don't use too much at once. I've used it and it hasn't cracked/eaten away/disinegrated any plastic yet. Though, with all types of cleaners/etc, use precautions. |
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