 Removing tampographs, Specifically what NOT to use |
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 May 11 2011, 07:36 PM
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 These Ponies are holding on my heart like a handgrenade. Group: Citizen Posts: 1,900 Joined: 7-February 06 From: Clarksville TN Member No.: 7,856 Faction: Free Agent  |
I want to remove the wing stripes and faction symbol off Generations thundercracker and I know rubbing alcahol wold work but is there a specific kind I should get so as to not ruin the pretty blue plastic?
Thanks. DIT: Changed the thread title for the love of all that is holy. This post has been edited by Agent X: May 12 2011, 07:45 PM -------------------- "Some people collect other characters like Jazz or Hot Shot and its encouraged, but I stockpile Cybertron Crosswises and that makes ME the strange one."
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May 11 2011, 10:43 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 495 Joined: 23-January 11 Member No.: 14,037 Faction: Lesbian Ninja |
try to get 99% isopropyl, it works much faster then the normal 75% most stores stock. I have never had any issues with plastic tolerance using just rubbing alcohol, however you want to avoid prologned contact, just use as much as you need. Avoid getting it on too much of the figure, as it will disolve any adhesives and weaken other paint apps in the area. Also clean the figure with something before painting, as the panel lines can hold rubbing alcohol in them, hindering repainting.
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May 11 2011, 11:34 PM
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 You humans are so weird.  Group: Supporter Posts: 14,771 Joined: 30-March 04 From: 123 Carenden Road Member No.: 4,369 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
For simple tampos, like faction sigils, I've found that rubbing it with a hard eraser, like the ones on the tip of pencils, works like a charm. It was very effective at removing the big Decepticon sigils on Universe Heavy Load.
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May 12 2011, 09:44 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 495 Joined: 23-January 11 Member No.: 14,037 Faction: Lesbian Ninja |
Erasers do work really good too, just always be careful some erasers and any eraser that appears to have grit in it will sometimes marr or dull certain plastics, so maybe test on a part normally covered during most modes.
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May 13 2011, 05:59 AM
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 Josh Group: Citizen Posts: 5,197 Joined: 22-December 01 From: Oregon Member No.: 77 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
i'm in the process of trying to get the fugly lightning bolts off my recon ironhide with rubbing alcohol
its taking much longer than i'd like lol i've rubbed it on with q-tips and tried scraing some off with my finger nail but that silver paint is REALLY on there. so right now im letting it soak for a little bit and see what happens ugh...it is taking a whole lot more time and effort and waiting to get these dang stripes off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-waspy.gif) i am SOOOO not patient enough for this kitbashing type stuff lol This post has been edited by God Fire Convoy: May 13 2011, 06:27 AM --------------------  -Click to view my Digital Portfolio- |
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Jun 26 2011, 02:59 PM
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 Group: Supporter Posts: 3,985 Joined: 5-March 03 From: Plano, TX Member No.: 2,444 Faction: RIBFIR |
Rip the green scrub part off the back of a sponge. Cut it into small squares, dip it, and rub away. That worked wonders for my Ramjet and Skywarp customs.
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