How to clean/look after K&C figures & vehicles? (1 Viewer)

nasirkasmani

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Hi guys,

I would like to enquire to my fellow collectors, a majority of whom are much senior and experienced than me in this hobby (after all, i was only financially stable enough to start collecting from last year)

How do i clean/look after K&C figures & vehicles?

How do i ensure that i can do that without damaging or tarnishing the paint job?

Any advise i will humbly consider.

Thank you.


Sincerely,

Nasir Kasmani.
 
Hi guys,

I would like to enquire to my fellow collectors, a majority of whom are much senior and experienced than me in this hobby (after all, i was only financially stable enough to start collecting from last year)

How do i clean/look after K&C figures & vehicles?

How do i ensure that i can do that without damaging or tarnishing the paint job?

Any advise i will humbly consider.

Thank you.


Sincerely,

Nasir Kasmani.

Hi Nasir,
If you don't keep your TS's in a closed display cabinet (I don't) then dust is the usual problem. I get around this by using one of those hand held mini-vacuum cleaners that you can get in most computer stores for cleaning your keyboard. They usually have a very soft brush attachment that shouldn't cause any damage to your collection.
Hope this helps
H
 
I always like to clean my K/C products with good old fashion " Grannys Lye Soap" and a brillo pad......gets them real clean but is tough on the paint......:D:D:D
 
I always like to clean my K/C products with good old fashion " Grannys Lye Soap" and a brillo pad......gets them real clean but is tough on the paint......:D:D:D

Seriously in answer to your question......Handle as little as possible.... use a soft "slighty" damp cloth if necessary to remove stubborn dust......I use a very soft large camel hair paint brush to remove any dust which is all that is needed most of the time.......:D
 
I had a friend pick me up a cheap makeup brush set. Cost me a dollar for about 6 brushes. They are nice and soft and have different sizes for getting into small nooks and crannies.
 
Hi Guys,

Thanks for your responses so far.

thanks Harrytheheid, thebritfarmer, for your posts :eek:

Thanks Vezzolf for your second post ;)

but how do i ensure that i maintain the shine/glossy appearance?

i find that even after the dust is gone, there's a certain dullness to the figure, not as glossy/bright as before.

any type of cleaning solvent suitable?


nasir Kasmani
 
I use compressed air in a can to blow the dust off. You find that a computer store.
 
Hi Guys,

Thanks for your responses so far.

thanks Harrytheheid, thebritfarmer, for your posts :eek:

Thanks Vezzolf for your second post ;)

but how do i ensure that i maintain the shine/glossy appearance?

i find that even after the dust is gone, there's a certain dullness to the figure, not as glossy/bright as before.

any type of cleaning solvent suitable?


nasir Kasmani

You can try a little "endust" spray on a soft cloth.......Use "very little" on the cloth only......I have not tried it on toy soldiers.....But have used it sparingly on other products with no ill effects.......Regards Vezzolf
 
Some suggestions;

1) WASH YOUR HANDS - there is always a bit of oil on your hands. So handle with care and wash before handling - especially with matte finish figures. This is why one sees museum staff handling artifacts with linen gloves.

2) A nice soft brush is a great tool. There are cheap brushes available at craft and hardware stores, just don't go so cheap that you have a brush that scratches or sheds hairs on your collection.

3) Handle as little as possible. It's a cold fact that if you don't pick 'em up you won't drop 'em!

Gary
 

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