bigjohn8
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Post by bigjohn8 on Aug 14, 2016 14:36:48 GMT -5
I use Wd40 frequently on figures. And it has left spots on mat. Can I throw it in the wash. And let it air dry
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Aug 14, 2016 15:10:09 GMT -5
Maybe try putting it in a garnmet bag and putting it on hand wash. You could always try filling the sink and hand washing it and maybe using an old toothbrush to try and scrub the marks out
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2016 15:17:27 GMT -5
Why do you WD40 your figures?
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Aug 14, 2016 15:19:48 GMT -5
Why do you WD40 your figures? I totally missed that part of the post. I'd like to know the same thinh |
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bigjohn8
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Post by bigjohn8 on Aug 14, 2016 15:23:40 GMT -5
Why do you WD40 your figures? For tight joints. Elbows and knees and crotch. Heat up area spray and start moving. |
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Post by jayrod2009 on Aug 14, 2016 15:25:02 GMT -5
WD40 on plastic sounds damaging. Its a degreaser. Plastic has grease. Paint does too. You coukd practically strip the figures with that.
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Post by c-scope on Aug 14, 2016 15:27:15 GMT -5
Why do you WD40 your figures? For tight joints. Elbows and knees and crotch. Heat up area spray and start moving. umm, all you have to do is hear it up. I don't understand why you'd put WD-40 on a figure. |
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Post by bigjohn8 on Aug 14, 2016 15:39:39 GMT -5
WD40 on plastic sounds damaging. Its a degreaser. Plastic has grease. Paint does too. You coukd practically strip the figures with that. Wd40 doesn't take off the paint. |
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bigjohn8
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Post by bigjohn8 on Aug 14, 2016 15:42:24 GMT -5
For tight joints. Elbows and knees and crotch. Heat up area spray and start moving. umm, all you have to do is hear it up. I don't understand why you'd put WD-40 on a figure. I've found that heating up doesn't always loosen it up. Especially the crotch. I guess it's more of a "don't knock it till you try it" kinda thing. |
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Post by c-scope on Aug 14, 2016 15:44:16 GMT -5
umm, all you have to do is hear it up. I don't understand why you'd put WD-40 on a figure. I've found that heating up doesn't always loosen it up. Especially the crotch. I guess it's more of a "don't knock it till you try it" kinda thing. ive never had a problem with hot water not loosening up a joint. Sometimes it takes longer then others but it's always worked. |
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Post by jayrod2009 on Aug 14, 2016 16:01:08 GMT -5
WD40 on plastic sounds damaging. Its a degreaser. Plastic has grease. Paint does too. You coukd practically strip the figures with that. Wd40 doesn't take off the paint. Its a chemical. Eventually it will. |
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Post by bigjohn8 on Aug 14, 2016 16:03:45 GMT -5
Wd40 doesn't take off the paint. Its a chemical. Eventually it will. [ Well I try not to spray on decals so I guess that's why I haven't seen any paint wear. |
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HAHAHAHA no.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Aug 15, 2016 2:47:18 GMT -5
I would wash the old Jakks RSR canvases but did not put in the dryer. So i would imagine the same thing here.
Also, Some hot water or a blow dryer can do the fix. A little skeptical with WD40 but hey, if it works for ya, right on!
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Post by RV F'N D on Aug 15, 2016 8:15:01 GMT -5
WD-40 on figures, that's an official first I think...
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Post by Bandalero on Aug 15, 2016 9:22:19 GMT -5
this give a whole new meaning to "ring rust"
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bigjohn8
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Post by bigjohn8 on Aug 15, 2016 9:34:32 GMT -5
I'm shocked that I've gotten so much "backlash" about using wd40. It's like "Armageddon" or "taboo" Tuesday. Ive used it for years with all types of action figures.
But all kidding aside thanks all for the support and concern for my figures.
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Post by ero on Aug 15, 2016 9:51:34 GMT -5
I don't have any ring skirts, but with any fabric, maybe hit it with some baby powder first and leave that on for a day or so before you wash. We do that with oil stains on our clothes and it works well.
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Post by maske2g on Aug 15, 2016 10:12:58 GMT -5
It's probably man made materials, I wouldn't expect is to be Italian calves leather, or Egyptian cotton.
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HBK, Orton, Reigns, Jomo, Rollins, Triple H, Neville, Test, Rollins and Warrior are some of the best
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Post by customania on Aug 15, 2016 12:30:58 GMT -5
If I'm honest I wouldn't risk washing it but then again a hand wash should be fine.
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Post by @.@ Hempsterdance @.@ on Aug 15, 2016 13:53:06 GMT -5
I hand wash mine all the time.
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