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Re: less messy getting rid of the print on minifigs
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lugnet.build.minifigs
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Mon, 20 Mar 2000 16:54:21 GMT
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In lugnet.build.minifigs, Shiri Dori writes:
> Hi CJ,
>
> In lugnet.build.minifigs, Carl Catuogno writes:
> > Hi Everyone,
> > I have been trying to take off some of the print on some of my minifigs to • try
> > and put my own custom logo on them. i have tried the many ways some people
> > here on lugnet have suggested and here are the results....
> > 1.X-acto knife- I tried using an x-acto knife on an old fireman torso to get
> > an all black torso i succesfully removed all of the print but i was
> > dissapointed to find a bunch of icky streaks where the print used to be so I
> > didnt use that method anymore.
>
> Well, the Xacto does leave marks. It's probably most useful for small,
> detailed removals and not total-print remover. (For example, for taking off a
> microphone off the Jet face the Xacto is excellent.)
>
> <snip>
> > Does anyone have any less messy methods to removes the print??
>
> Brasso works well when you wanna remove ALL print off one part. For other
> details search keyword 'Brasso' from the lugnet homepage.
I've had good results taking a small metal nail file to minifigs and plates.
Unless you're touching the pieces or looking *real* close, you don't notice
the alterations...
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