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Title: De-flocking
Post by: Cron Sacchariferous on April 19, 2013, 06:38:55 PM
What types of methods do you use to deflock? Does it ruin the symbol with all the chemies?
Title: Re: De-flocking
Post by: himmie on April 19, 2013, 06:50:42 PM
I use a mixture of hot water, a toothbrush, dish soap and acetone. I have not had any issues with obvious symbol loss, though you certainly have to be cautious.
Title: Re: De-flocking
Post by: Tiffymh1fan on April 19, 2013, 06:52:36 PM
Does it take very long to deflock a pony?
Title: Re: De-flocking
Post by: himmie on April 19, 2013, 07:02:20 PM
Sometimes you will get one that the flocking practically falls off of, other times they are a total PAIN. It can be rather time-consuming. But it's rewarding if it doesn't drive you crazy!
Title: Re: De-flocking
Post by: Cron Sacchariferous on April 19, 2013, 07:08:07 PM
Yeh, the more common method I hear is acetone. When I looked into this sometime ago, someone from somewhere (can't recollect where on the web) said to SCRAPE it off without anything!!  :shocked: I was hurting inside and out. D:
Title: Re: De-flocking
Post by: himmie on April 19, 2013, 07:21:22 PM
That's scary. I just recommend trying it on a pony you aren't too attached to first. Stuff can go wrong!
Title: Re: De-flocking
Post by: Cron Sacchariferous on April 19, 2013, 07:46:40 PM
Oh the horror I can imagine!  :cry:
Title: Re: De-flocking
Post by: hathorcat on April 20, 2013, 11:46:36 AM
This is a good tutorial - http://www.aikarin.com/mlp/customs/deflocking.html

How easy and quick it is all comes down to how stubborn or broken down the glue actually is. Acetone, paint stripper or sugarsoap are all really good options - but no matter which one you normally do have to be prepared to scrub. With the paint stripper and the acetone you should also be careful around symbols and eyes.
Title: Re: De-flocking
Post by: Lady Starflower on April 20, 2013, 12:42:21 PM
I offer deflocking service :)
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