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03-31-2017, 09:26 AM | #241 |
Crimson Guard
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As for cleaning, I usually use warm water, some blue Dawn, and an old toothbrush. For a few vehicles I got hold at flea markets that had mice get into them or were covered in really thick nicotine film I have used 409 first to get the nasty stuff off and then washed it in Dawn.
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03-31-2017, 12:36 PM | #242 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New Jersey
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If a vehicle is really dirty I usually hose it down in the bath tub and use goo gone to get any marks or sticker residue off. Goo gone works so well. And I'll wash off any part I use the goo gone on after I'm done.
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03-31-2017, 10:06 PM | #243 |
I just want foam gliders.
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For me, anything is better than the filthy, crooked, peeling, brittle decals the vintage ones have nowadays.
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03-31-2017, 10:16 PM | #244 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NW Saskatchewan, Canada
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Neat to see so many of us have the same opinion on the decals. And it's so rewarding to make a 30 year old toy that's grungy look almost new.
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03-31-2017, 10:53 PM | #245 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NW Saskatchewan, Canada
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Hey Xero, I've read and reread this thread a few times, still enjoy it and it gave me the push to restore some of the more grungy looking vehicles I have (was nervous to do my Skystriker but it looks fresh out of the box now) and now I think I won't be able to stop until i've done them all.
You've been restoring vehicles for pretty much 4 years now, are there any vehicles you have left to do? Are there any that you didn't have to touch? I've found that that the goo gone gives the vehicles a nice shine after I've used it, have you noticed this? |
04-01-2017, 12:06 AM | #246 |
I just want foam gliders.
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Sigh.... soo many left to do, haha. Great question. The decals on the Rolling Thunder I have are okay enough that I think I'll just leave them. Same with the Thunderclap. I left the Stiletto alone too. As long as the decals are clean, straight and aren't falling off I'll usually be happy leaving them alone. Yes, it cleans it very well, removing 20-30 years of dirt. Just don't use Goo Gone on clear parts like canopies, windows, etc... use dish soap for those.
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04-01-2017, 08:31 PM | #247 |
Iron Grenadier
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I did the Pac Rats not too long ago, ugh, decals are so small.
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06-15-2017, 07:54 PM | #248 |
I just want foam gliders.
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I just finished the Condor... I didn't get good pics because my fiancé was moving into my house and it's crazy right now, lol...
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06-15-2017, 07:56 PM | #249 |
I just want foam gliders.
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Raider...
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06-15-2017, 09:02 PM | #250 |
Joe Gramps aka Mr H
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That Condor looks minty Xero! I need to pick up one now.
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