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panzerrune
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 Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: What Wax/Polisher To Use To Copy The Worldcon Grips? |
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Hello,
I am starting a topic from another topic that i have going on with the header "Aging The Amber/Orange Grips On A BR Replica Model Kit? HELP". From what i have copied in this posting (see below) it sounds like this is what is used on the grips as seen in the WorldCon photos. The kit i am having done is nearing completion, the big mystery is still what would be best to use to simulate the look of the WorldCon grips? We are looking for the right wax/polisher that will dry and harden a white/off white tone as per the original Hero Prop photos. We need something that is plastic safe. So far we have not found the right stuff. If anyone can help it would be most appreciated!
Thanks!
Helder22 said;
Guys I think I know what that white stuff is. Ive seen it before and normally I hate it
Now, notice how shiny and smooth those grips are? Thats because I think they were polished with some kind of paste to make them shine, like the stuff used to polish cars. Then they wiped it of they could not get it out of the grooves! I know, because I've personally spent HOURS trying to get paste out of similar grooves with a toothpick. It SUCKS.
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panzerrune
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Thanks for the reply! Though i wonder will it leave the desired white residue embedded within the crevices of the checkered pattern on the grips? What someone would normally NOT want to happen, we WANT to happen  !
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The Loyalizer
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I remember the instructions for Rick Ross's PKD kit suggested using Novus plastic polish, but advised being careful to avoid getting it into the grooves. I assumed that meant it would shine up the plastic in that area.
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andy
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Wouldn't a buffing paste be what we are looking for?
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| andy wrote: | Wouldn't a buffing paste be what we are looking for?
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That may work, something plastic safe (or whatever the SIDKIT grips are made of). Any recommendations on product?
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Noeland
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I think some experimentation is in order, really, to try and duplicate the effect before anyone can say it's this wax, or that polish.
Not to mention if it is a product that was used in 1981, might not be around any longer.
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