Lando General/Pilot Cape Stain Removal?

[elcroz]

Howdy guys,

I'm a long time lurker in the shadows now starting my own thread... hello.

Would anyone know how to shift a green felt tip pen stain from General Lando's cape? I have tried the obvious Oxi-Action product's and general laundry detergent's etc all to no avail.
I was toying with the idea of taking it to a dry cleaner but am paranoid it would get lost given it's size and also the funny looks I'd get from the staff.

I am probably clutching at straws since the stain has been on the cape since the 80's when curiously I thought keeping a pen in my figure box was a good idea :shock:
Typically the stain is located on the right shoulder so it'd be pretty much front and centre when I get around to making a display cabinet (soon).

Any ideas are most welcome.

If the stain can not be removed I am guessing buying a spare, loose cape would be near impossible, I've checked eBay for months but all they have to offer is that dreadful £3.99 reproid.
I imagine buying a complete loose figure would be the best choice and then sell on the unwanted figure minus the cape.

Thank you all very much in advance for taking the time.

 

[Anonymous]

Have you tried Ace bleach. I have used that on Mego Space 1999 outfits and it works well. It's a mild bleach that you can rub into the stain, then hand wash the cape.
Make sure you rinse it very well afterwards to wash all the bleach out.

Dave

 

[elcroz]

Thank you Dave, I will give that a go over the weekend. I will report back.

Thank you again.

 

[theforceuk]

Can you take his cape off and turn it over, so it's on inside out?

Or does it show through both sides?

Good luck what ever you do.