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In lugnet.build.minifigs, Aaron West writes:
> In lugnet.build.minifigs, Mark Sandlin writes:
> > I used Brasso to take off the UFO junk. I don't consider it ruining the
> > piece, I consider it saving the piece from TLG's ruining it by making it
> > useable only within the UFO Theme. I really hate theme-specific printing
> > on stuff, with the possible exception of 2x2 slope computers.
> >
> > It will take you about 10 minutes per 1/4 saucer with the Brasso. I just
> > use a paper towel. Just lightly soak a small portion of the towel with the
> > brasso and then start rubbing the printing off. The silver paint is difficult • to
> > get off, so it may take a little extra effort.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > ~Mark
>
> I agree about some printing, but stickers can be worse. Do you know if it
> will work on clear sections, such as the big Stingray windows? Brasso. Wal-
> Mart? Paints and such section? Or hardware store?
> Always learning something new,
> Aaron
It works well on: X-wing Cockpit, Insectoid wings, anything that isn't a slope.
Slopes produce...interesting effects. They become smooth like any other piece. I
picked up my Brasso at K-mark, but I suppose Walmart has it too.
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| (...) slope. (...) other piece. I (...) K-Mark is my new store. Like it? ~Mark P.S. I have used Brasso to take paint off most everything, except for that slope thing... that's weird. (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space)
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| (...) to (...) I agree about some printing, but stickers can be worse. Do you know if it will work on clear sections, such as the big Stingray windows? Brasso. Wal- Mart? Paints and such section? Or hardware store? Always learning something new, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space)
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