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Collectibles => Past Hasbro 3.75" Lines => Saga Collection '06 => Topic started by: Jim on February 14, 2007, 10:42 AM
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Has anyone had any luck removing the names on the stands? They look to be laser etched which would make it a bit tricky. If anyone has any advice please let me know. Thanks!
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The text is just printed on with silver ink. You should just be able to use Goof Off, Acetone (polish remover) or a exato blade with light pressure.
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Sander or Dremel would probably work :P
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Jaybird has your back on this one Jim...
Goof-Off is REALLY strong graffitti/paint remover. Comes in an aerosol can, probably can get it most anywhere I'd guess (WM, Lowes, etc.). I keep a can handy for paint removal at all times but use it sparingly as it WILL roughen plastic. Spray a little on a tightly folded papertowl piece so you get sharp corners... Rub with the corners and it'll come right off.
I've been doing similar things to make generic display stands... Probably have a ton I'd sell if anyone's interested, haha.
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Thanks guys. I have a ton of these and plan to do what Jesse is doing.
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This sounds like a fantastic Idea. I've got somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 of these and was thinking that if I could gather the 103 or 108 or whatever it is, they'd be great for a vintage set up.
My original plan had just been to flip them around so the print was facing the other way - but if it can be removed with goof-off, that's even better.
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Just beware that goof-off melts plastic... You'll notice the stand getting sticky if you rub too much... You want to be careful JUST to remove the lettering. Use a Q-Tip as a tool to remove it, or like I said a carefully wadded (Like make a tight paper football for instance) paper towel in a triangle with sharp points. You art guys know what I'm talking about more or less.
Goof off's like a Jedi's feelings for another... It serves you well, but can be used to do harm. It eats styrene for breakfast (IE: Rigid plastic like on Star Wars figure torsoes).