Aoibara Posted October 21, 2013 My dear Hizuru's acrylic eyes haven't been very shiny, and it looks kinda dull these days. Tried to scrub it with water and Magic Eraser. What would you recommend? I heard of using Tamiya polishing compound. Anything else? Website | Doll blog | deviantART | pixiv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet Posted October 21, 2013 The coarse surface magic eraser might have made more tiny scratches on the surface, unfortunately. You can return it to its shiny condition again by buffing the surface with a rotary tool + felt polish attachment. I used a dremel to polish mine, but a cheap manicure rotary kit like this one might do the job http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Nail-Art-Drill-Tips-Manicure-Set-Kit-File-Nail-Grinder-Polisher-Tool-/130929192430 http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-6Pcs-of-Felt-Polishing-Kit-For-Dremel-Rotary-Tools-Die-Grinder/400591045829 If you decide to use a dremel, remember NOT to turn up the speed too high, or else the friction will melt the acrylic surface! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aoibara Posted October 21, 2013 Ricochet said: The coarse surface magic eraser might have made more tiny scratches on the surface, unfortunately. You can return it to its shiny condition again by buffing the surface with a rotary tool + felt polish attachment. I used a dremel to polish mine, but a cheap manicure rotary kit like this one might do the job http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Nail-Art-Drill-Tips-Manicure-Set-Kit-File-Nail-Grinder-Polisher-Tool-/130929192430 http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-6Pcs-of-Felt-Polishing-Kit-For-Dremel-Rotary-Tools-Die-Grinder/400591045829 If you decide to use a dremel, remember NOT to turn up the speed too high, or else the friction will melt the acrylic surface! Thank you! Website | Doll blog | deviantART | pixiv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Innocentsake Posted October 21, 2013 Just this weekend I borrowed some of the TAMIYA X-20 Enamel Thinner 40ml from a friend to clean up some hot glue residue from Yuri's (Saber Lily) Default eyes after taking them out of her for the first time. Took a cue-tip and dipped it into the bottle and rubbed it all over the eyes to get the hot glue residue off. Not only did it take everything off, but it also made the eyes look really shiny. I also did this with Melon's (Mashiro) default eyes that I had gotten from a friend that were covered in hot glue residue. The only thing is you might have to wipe the eyes off afterwards with a wet paper towel because sometimes it leaves a bit of a sticky residue. But it got both pairs of eyes really clean & shiny again Here's a link to it: http://www.volksusa.com/matx20-40ml.html Also be sure to wash your hands afterwards as the Enamel Thinner can ruin a DD's Face-Up if it gets on it. This is a good method if you don't feel confident in trying the dremel method that Ricochet suggested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet Posted October 21, 2013 Innocentsake's method is easy and great for cleaning up dirt and residue on a good pair of eyes, but if Aoibara's pair of eyes had some abrasion damage on the acrylic surface, I'm not sure any liquid might help in her situation right now. Remember guys, never go full force on acrylic eyes with a magic eraser! When they take away dirt they are also taking the topmost surface, leaving a million tiny scratches in place of it They are equivalent to very fine sandpaper after all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Innocentsake Posted October 21, 2013 Ricochet said: Innocentsake's method is easy and great for cleaning up dirt and residue on a good pair of eyes, but if Aoibara's pair of eyes had some abrasion damage on the acrylic surface, I'm not sure any liquid might help in her situation right now. Ah that's true~ Hopefully Aoibara's pair of eyes didn't get too damaged when using the magic eraser! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cauldroness Posted October 21, 2013 You can also use a polishing kit to remove scratches or restore shine. I've got a kit from Novus (here) that works wonders. I use #1 if the surface is dirty but not damaged, and #2 if the surface is lightly damaged. I've rarely used #3, but it can tackle more significant scratches. Doll Photos & Doll Jewelry Sales: Follow me on Instagram! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinegamix Posted October 21, 2013 Ricochet said: The coarse surface magic eraser might have made more tiny scratches on the surface, unfortunately. You can return it to its shiny condition again by buffing the surface with a rotary tool + felt polish attachment. I used a dremel to polish mine, but a cheap manicure rotary kit like this one might do the job http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Nail-Art-Drill-Tips-Manicure-Set-Kit-File-Nail-Grinder-Polisher-Tool-/130929192430 http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-6Pcs-of-Felt-Polishing-Kit-For-Dremel-Rotary-Tools-Die-Grinder/400591045829 If you decide to use a dremel, remember NOT to turn up the speed too high, or else the friction will melt the acrylic surface! been there done that then i cried for some time making my triumphant return Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
