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Pony Talk => Pony Corral => Topic started by: Heelys on March 03, 2020, 01:20:51 PM

Title: More Cleaning Questions
Post by: Heelys on March 03, 2020, 01:20:51 PM
I got some great responses to my question about getting dirt out of hard to reach places, so I thought it wouldn't hurt to seek some help with other customizing/restoring conundrums. Maybe I'll just add them to this thread in the future instead of starting new ones if I need more help...

Right now, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice with most effectively removing a pony's factory paint. I used nail polish remover to try and wipe away the yellow symbol/cutie mark from a white vinyl body today, but despite my best scrubbing and use of a Magic Eraser I haven't been able to scrub out the remaining yellow stain. I've read the Pony Preservation Project page, but does anyone have any firsthand experience they can share?

Thank you!
Title: Re: More Cleaning Questions
Post by: Artemesia's Garden on March 03, 2020, 01:35:45 PM
Stains are tricky but I recommend choose the least harsh method first with patience. For this I'd try magic eraser then applying mineral oil and leaving in a window for a week.
Title: Re: More Cleaning Questions
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 03, 2020, 02:56:16 PM
What kind of Nail Polish remover was it? What percentage of acetone? I always try to use straight acetone if I can.
Unfortunately, if it is stained from the paint (happens), then you will either have to paint over the stain somehow or try to sunfade it.
Title: Re: More Cleaning Questions
Post by: rybett on March 03, 2020, 03:26:31 PM
Mineral oil?  That's new to me.  Just wipe some on then sunfade? 
Title: Re: More Cleaning Questions
Post by: Artemesia's Garden on March 08, 2020, 04:50:36 AM
Mineral oil?  That's new to me.  Just wipe some on then sunfade?

Yeah I find it can sometimes reduce some inks surprisingly. like some biro
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