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Re: Removing printing from lego parts
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 25 Dec 1998 00:38:45 GMT
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Nick Chauvin writes:
> Do you hate the printing on the u.f.o parts? Well I have used a technique
> from my years of scale modeling to remove stupid printing from Lego pieces.
> By using various grades of automotive sandpaper and Blue Magic metal polish. I
> buy it in the automotive section at Wal-Mart. Begin by sanding away all of
> the offending paint with 800 grit, sand in one direction to minimize
> scratches. Do not sand too hard or else corners on canopies will become
> rounded. After all the paint is gone switch to 1000 grit sand in a circular
> motion until the previous scratches are gone. Use 2000 grit sandpaper in the
> same manner as the 1000 grit. At this point you should have a smooth dull
> surface. Then apply a few drops of the metal polish to the Lego and buff it
> in using a piece of an old t-shirt. Use the Blue Magic in a ventilated area
> because it contains ammonia. After four of five applications of polish the
> surface should shine like a brand new piece. I have used this method on the
> u.f.o. pieces and several canopies. Give it a try!
Very cool. . . now where did I put those Aquashark's stupid canopies??
Barry
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 | | Re: Removing printing from lego parts
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| (...) 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. Worth a shot though, and sure to work on solid color pieces. (28 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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| Do you hate the printing on the u.f.o parts? Well I have used a technique from my years of scale modeling to remove stupid printing from Lego pieces. By using various grades of automotive sandpaper and Blue Magic metal polish. I buy it in the (...) (28 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)
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