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Removing printing from lego parts
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lugnet.general
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Date:
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Fri, 25 Dec 1998 00:33:20 GMT
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Do you hate the printing on the u.f.o parts? Well I have used a technique
from my years of scale modeling to remove stupid printing from Lego pieces.
By using various grades of automotive sandpaper and Blue Magic metal polish. I
buy it in the automotive section at Wal-Mart. Begin by sanding away all of
the offending paint with 800 grit, sand in one direction to minimize
scratches. Do not sand too hard or else corners on canopies will become
rounded. After all the paint is gone switch to 1000 grit sand in a circular
motion until the previous scratches are gone. Use 2000 grit sandpaper in the
same manner as the 1000 grit. At this point you should have a smooth dull
surface. Then apply a few drops of the metal polish to the Lego and buff it
in using a piece of an old t-shirt. Use the Blue Magic in a ventilated area
because it contains ammonia. After four of five applications of polish the
surface should shine like a brand new piece. I have used this method on the
u.f.o. pieces and several canopies. Give it a try!
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