Ink on my Tusken

Michael Sith · Apr 20, 2016

Picked these 2 up today for the princely sum of £2

Mr B is fine, but Mr T has been splattered with ink :roll: all be it vintage ink :lol:

Just wondered if anyone has any tips ? tried soapy water ...no go

Thanks in advance for any miracle cures

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mumbo · Apr 20, 2016

Probably Bantha milk :lol:

Try this thread

http://www.starwarsforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=19494&p=271486&hilit=yak+face+ink#p271486

Good luck!

Michael Sith · Apr 20, 2016

:lol: blue Milk, good one.

Spot cream

, wouldn't have thought of that. Think it has peroxide in it.
Thanks bud I will give it a go :wink:

Anonymous · Apr 21, 2016

This is what you need:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi2evKECdx0

Stargeezer · Apr 21, 2016

apparently Mr. Clean Magic Eraser' is the answer

https://toyfixerblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/how-do-i-get-ink-off-of-a-loose-figure/

Anonymous · Apr 21, 2016

Stargeezer said:
apparently Mr. Clean Magic Eraser' is the answer

https://toyfixerblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/how-do-i-get-ink-off-of-a-loose-figure/

Ouch. I wouldn't. That is very abrasive and will ruin the plastic.

plantainman · Apr 21, 2016

Have you tried going over the top with a WASHABLE marker pen then wiping it off?

Bonsai_Tree_Ent · Apr 21, 2016

I like how Bossk is in the photo for moral support.

"It's not me Doctor, it's my friend. He's a bit shy and he has a little personal problem..."

greedole · Apr 21, 2016

I would try the Magic eraser…

I've used them on yellowing stormy with good results…..never removed any paint either

Maybe just on the body…not the cape?….

Although even a light wipe over the cape would probably get rid.

Those sponges are amazing.

Michael Sith · Apr 21, 2016

Tried the Magic eraser Sponge on my Mrs s advice, but it didn't work :roll:

I'll try the spot cream, but TBH if it doesn't work, I'll still get him a G Stick, he deserves that at least

Thanks for all the tips guys, much appreciated :wink:

Capetown · Apr 22, 2016

Ink on your Tusken... Sexual innuendo? :lol:

decipher28 · Apr 22, 2016

Could try a small/tiny dab of white spirit on a small test area which isn't too visible too see if that works. humbrol thinners would also be worth a try.rinse off these chemicals with water.sometimes even blu tac or better still watchmakers rodico can pull the ink out or at least reduce it's appearance

These are just suggestions do with them as you wish.

Michael Sith · Apr 22, 2016

Thanks guys, will have go at this over the weekend

SAVORY100 · Apr 22, 2016

Looking for to the results... good luck Mike

malcymal · Apr 25, 2016

A great trick for removing ink from plastics/vinyl/leather etc is to use ladies Hairspray! I have used it on many surfaces to great success. e.g. my daughters white mobile phone came into contact with leaking pen in her school blazer, hairspray on kitchen towel instantly lifted ink off, even old stubborn ink.

darth_daddius · Apr 27, 2016

Am I the only one who is singing 'ink on my tusken' in my head to the tune of 'Tears on my Pillow'..... ?

Probably

Stargeezer · Apr 27, 2016

darth_daddius said:
Am I the only one who is singing 'ink on my tusken' in my head to the tune of 'Tears on my Pillow'..... ?

Probably

Nope i also had a song that that crossed my mind when i read the title, but not the same song as you :lol:

I don't know what the song's named though

Edit: i found it, it thought of Guantanamera

Hooch · Apr 27, 2016

I am not sure if you guys in the UK have this or anything similar but I have used this plenty of times on ink up boxes and works great

I know it worked well getting a ink stain out of the carpet. We got a so called professional carpet cleaning mob out and they had no luck. Gave the ink stain a good soak with this, bit of a rub and its gone

Ian_C · Apr 28, 2016

I've heard of the hairspray trick.

Do you guys have Goo Gone in the UK? I used it on a handful of my own childhood figures that had stains to varying success.

In any event, no love for the Bossk? That is in fantastic shape with virtually no paint wear. Not typical for him. Worth your expense all by himself.

Ian

Michael Sith · Apr 28, 2016

Tried a couple of the suggestions, but got waylaid over the weekend :roll:
So will try again this weekend, see where it goes.

Yes the Bossk is fairly mint, can't go wrong at £ 2 really, they still have a Han bespin a Hoth stormy with a red leg! And a couple of other Esb figs, may pop back in go those but sadly no weapons.

Again thanks for all of the suggestions

Much appreciated

Mike

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