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Mon, 12 Jul 1999 23:24:29 GMT
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Subject: How do I remove the print from a LEGO® piece?
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Content-Language: en
Originator: Nick Chauvin, 1998-12-25
Revision: Nick Chauvin, 1998-12-25
Revision: Larry Pieniazek, 1998-12-25
Reference: http://www.lugnet.com/news/display.cgi?lugnet.general:1613
Reference: http://www.lugnet.com/news/display.cgi?lugnet.general:1618
Location: /build/
<P> By using various grades of automotive sandpaper and Blue Magic metal
polish. I buy it in the automotive section at Wal-Mart. This may not
work as well on translucent, as even though you get the surface to
tactilely and reflectivly be the same, it may still be a bit fogged. </P>
<P> Begin by sanding away all of the offending paint with 800 grit;
sanding in one direction to minimize scratches. Do not sand too hard, or
else corners on canopies will become rounded. </P>
<P> After all the paint is gone, switch to 1000 grit, and sand in a
circular motion until the previous scratches are gone. Use 2000 grit
sandpaper in the same manner as the 1000 grit. </P>
<P> At this point you should have a smooth dull surface. Apply a few
drops of the Blue Magic metal polish to the part and buff it in using a
piece of an old t-shirt. Use the metal polish in a ventilated area
because it contains ammonia. After four of five applications of polish
the surface should shine like a brand new piece. </P>
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| I can't take credit for any of the text shown here. But I can point out that it looks like the brake fluid idea has not been panning out, it damages the ABS, and that several people have reported success with various types of rubbing compounds or (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.faq)
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