How do I rub this stuff off my figures?HELP=KARMA!

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How do I rub this stuff off my figures?HELP=KARMA! May 16, 2006 20:05:29 GMT -5

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Post by Manson's inverted cross on May 16, 2006 20:05:29 GMT -5

Okay, I am REALLY pissed off.

One of my Sideshow Collectibles 12" X-Files figures just came in the mail and I removed his shirt and tried it on a different figure.

This shirt is black and some of the black has rubbed off on to the noses and hands of the figures!!!!!! How

ing cheap is this?

One of these figures is going for $200 on ebay right now and is 1 of 500!

I tried using baby wipes to get this stuff off, it doesn't work.

I'd use nail polish remover but I'm afraid that'll take some paint off with it.

Should I try boiling them? Any suggestions?

Manson's inverted cross Superstar Joined on: Oct 25, 2004 19:08:03 GMT -5 Posts: 739	How do I rub this stuff off my figures?HELP=KARMA! May 16, 2006 21:59:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Manson's inverted cross on May 16, 2006 21:59:06 GMT -5 Nobody has any suggestions? Not even an idea of what to do if this happened to a wrestling figure?

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How do I rub this stuff off my figures?HELP=KARMA! May 17, 2006 2:58:30 GMT -5

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Post by Grumpyoldman on May 17, 2006 2:58:30 GMT -5

If the figures face isn't painted, (if the plastic is flesh colored) use rubbing alcohol, mercurichrome (sp?) or paint remover. But be careful! If that doesn't work, call a hobby shop or collectibles store. They might be able to help.

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PQ Main Eventer Joined on: Apr 1, 2004 8:28:02 GMT -5 Posts: 4,219	How do I rub this stuff off my figures?HELP=KARMA! May 18, 2006 7:39:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by PQ on May 18, 2006 7:39:51 GMT -5 maybe dumb, but try with an eraser?

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How do I rub this stuff off my figures?HELP=KARMA! May 18, 2006 20:10:43 GMT -5

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Post by opportunist on May 18, 2006 20:10:43 GMT -5

pq2304 said:

maybe dumb, but try with an eraser?

Not that dumb. . . .it's worked for me in the past with different figs.

Another idea, if nothing else works, is to try acetone from a hardware store. I'm talking a super-diluted amount, wiped very gently on the fig. Just enough to barely get the job done. . .any real amount will take everything off.

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