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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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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| (...) Works great on Insectoid wings, so I imagine Stingray windows would be OK. (...) Household chemicals is where I found it, I think. J (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space)
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| (...) 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. (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space)
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| (...) I don't know if I agree with that... at least stickers are optional. Unless you buy the parts used with the stickers already attatched. But even then you could use something like goo-be-gone to get them off (or even WD-40! that's the one thing (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space)
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| 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 (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space)
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