is G1 SS Angel okay to deflock?

[Alatariel-Silimaure]

I just recently acquired SS Angel and she's got pretty bad flocking damage, it's rubbed around her mouth, nose, hooves, ears and other places... Otherwise she's in great condition. I don't know if deflocking her is a major no no since she's pretty hard to find, or if in this case it's okay to deflock her and make her pretty.

Here are some pictures, let me know your thoughts :3 I don't want to devalue her if I can avoid it.

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[DancingPhoenix]

In that condition I'd say no.

Seen as the flocking loss is in pretty typical wear areas, and she is very hard to come across with flocking or otherwise. I'd clean the flocking, maybe get some fun flock to cover the tiny spots. My usual take on SS deflocking is only do it if it is truly sparse, grubby, or a pony that is easier to find. Always try restoring before deflocking if you can!

[Alatariel-Silimaure]

hmm... I don't know much about reflocking, I've never had any real luck cleaning flocking either, and she is pretty dingy

anyone have tips for reflocking and cleaning flocking?

[foalpatrol]

Rubs only on mouth, nose, hooves and ears is pretty good condition in my book.  It's very difficult to find SS ponies who aren't rubbed in these areas, and I think she looks great.  Up to you, of course, whether or not you deflock, but I'd be very happy to have an Angel in that condition. 

[silverskimmer]

I agree with what others have said
Cleaning wise, I normally just wash the flocking with the same conditioner I use on the hair and give it a soft scrub with a tooth brush if my hands can't get in clean

[LadyMoondancer]

I wouldn't deflock her in that condition, no.  It's really difficult to find ANY So-Soft without rubs on the nostrils, lips, edge of ears, and edges of feet.  And she's a hard to find pony.

Regarding cleaning, the second set of So-Softs actually clean up much more easily than the first set.  I've had great luck with lathering them with shampoo and conditioner and then using a high pressure showerhead on them.   (I wouldn't scrub them in hot water, that might cause the flocking to fall out.)

[Diamond]

She is much better shape then ours who is sadly heading for a deflock due to missing about half of it.  I second the do not use super hot water though, had that take flock off a very baity So Soft the first time I tried to wash one.

[StarDragon]

She's in a lot better condition than many that I've seen I wouldn't deflock her, she's one of the harder SS ponies to find. I bet if you clean her up, she could be in wonderful condition.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Maybe if someone had spilled paint on her or something but not in that condition, no!  She doesn't look all that bad for an Angel. 

[MnDancer]

She actually does look pretty good, so I'm not sure I would deflock that particular one, but generally speaking, I'd love to have a deflocked Angel!

[Alatariel-Silimaure]

Alright... so I've been trying to clean her, conditioner bath did not work, she's still dingy... any other suggestions?

[pinkkittywinks]

i would say no as well

i deflocked my SS angel, but she was BROWN and STICKY. i tried to clean her up before i deflocked up, but she was still brown and sticky

love pkw xxx

[FarDreamer]

What are you trying to clean her with?  If it's not surface dirt, but the glue it'self has turned brown, then I'm not sure there is anything you can do.  I hope I'm wrong though!

http://www.mlppreservationproject.com/body.html#SoSoftPonies

http://www.mlppreservationproject.com/mycollection4.html

[HollowZero]

I'd gladly do a piece of art for her if you want her off your hands. She's too pretty to deflock!

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Yeah, if the glue has gone yellow, there is nothing that will change that.