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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 40 Location : Romania
| Subject: Removing glue from figures? Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:52 pm | |
| Got a few minties that I have had for a while that the original owner removed from the packaging and put on display, only thing is he glued the guns in their hands, I still have two of these figures as they were so mint , they have a slight yellow/brown glue residue on the gun hand and I wanted to know if there was any product I could use to get it off without damaging the paint? |
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coachk28 Force Addict
Posts : 2160 Join date : 2009-12-14 Age : 44 Location : Chicago, IL
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:59 pm | |
| Try a little nail polish remover?!?!?!
That worked for my parents back in the day when I was breaking my toys!!!!! |
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The Admiral Jedi Master
Posts : 1763 Join date : 2009-11-18 Age : 60 Location : England UK
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:00 pm | |
| Glue is best removed when its warm, should wipe off, maybe warm water Joe? Or try Ednas recipe ... Chop finely and boil for 90mins then bring to a simmer |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 40 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:08 pm | |
| Ill give the warm water a try Rob as it seems the safest! Funny thing is the gun was missing when I bought it so it must have been shit glue! |
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The Admiral Jedi Master
Posts : 1763 Join date : 2009-11-18 Age : 60 Location : England UK
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:19 pm | |
| I only use a light glue on my repro cards, less mess on the cardback when ya have to rip yer Ledy Fett out |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 40 Location : Romania
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The Admiral Jedi Master
Posts : 1763 Join date : 2009-11-18 Age : 60 Location : England UK
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:28 pm | |
| Yeh i missed him anyway, looked like he needed air and a hug |
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Craig T Sith Apprentice
Posts : 1083 Join date : 2010-02-09 Location : UK
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:31 pm | |
| Haha! Was worth it though Rob! Amazing collection of fetts! |
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The Admiral Jedi Master
Posts : 1763 Join date : 2009-11-18 Age : 60 Location : England UK
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:35 pm | |
| I was sure i had more mind, ill have to hunt around on my days off, should have another Ledy Fett arrive by then |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 40 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:03 pm | |
| Boiling water and soap did no good, I had to scrape a bit off with a knife but don't want to damage it much so will try the nail varnish remover if I can find some in my wifes cabinet of lotions and potions! |
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shawn_k Jedi Master
Posts : 1835 Join date : 2009-11-14 Age : 46 Location : Utah, U.S.
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:25 pm | |
| - Joe_O wrote:
- Boiling water and soap did no good, I had to scrape a bit off with a knife but don't want to damage it much so will try the nail varnish remover if I can find some in my wifes cabinet of lotions and potions!
Be very careful on any areas with paint. I believe it would take it clear off. I also remember something about it damaging plastic in the long run. I'll see if I can find some more info for sure on that. |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 40 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:28 pm | |
| Looks like I might just stick with the glue then lol
Damn, there must be something that works, I have no idea what kind of glue it is but it doesn't want to budge! |
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shawn_k Jedi Master
Posts : 1835 Join date : 2009-11-14 Age : 46 Location : Utah, U.S.
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:30 pm | |
| Here is where I read it The post by shadowstitch. See those robots are good for something. |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 40 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:54 pm | |
| Thanks Shawn, glad I tried soap and water first I don't hate robots I just know you should sell some haha Any other ideas then guys? I will take a long read on that thread I noticed a few suggestions further down. |
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shawn_k Jedi Master
Posts : 1835 Join date : 2009-11-14 Age : 46 Location : Utah, U.S.
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:01 pm | |
| - Joe_O wrote:
- Thanks Shawn, glad I tried soap and water first I don't hate robots I just know you should sell some haha
Any other ideas then guys? I will take a long read on that thread I noticed a few suggestions further down. Just be careful as that thread they are purposely trying to remove some paint from a figure. As far as the glue I'm not sure. I still have that bottle of goo gone that I need to send you. I don't know if that would work in a case like this or not. |
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Joe_O Force Addict
Posts : 3813 Join date : 2009-11-16 Age : 40 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: Removing glue from figures? Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:04 pm | |
| Forgot about that actually ! I might leave it then to see if it works, I am due for a "care" package from you soon |
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