Methrash Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi, i need help with my vf 31j. I removed the protectors several months ago. Are these bubbles normal? Can they be removed? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Whoooaa.....that's....new...never seen that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Oh shoot; will have to do a bubble check when I finally get my hands on a vf-31j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Have you tried cleaning it with a damp rag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methrash Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 minute ago, jenius said: Have you tried cleaning it with a damp rag? I tried, it didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Have never seen that before on any of my releases. You said that you removed the protective film a few months ago, and these just recently appeared? -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Damn, that sucks! Makes me scared to open mine. On the other hand, I opened my 31F...it's fantastic! One of the shoulder joints is super tight on that double hinge but other than that, it's all good! Really impressed with the overal build and transformation smoothness. Definitely a top Valk design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methrash Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, Kanedas Bike said: Have never seen that before on any of my releases. You said that you removed the protective film a few months ago, and these just recently appeared? -b. No, they appeared when I removed the protectors, but I thought they would disappear with time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I've seen that before on my dx but forgot which one. Some times the protective film leaves some residue after peeling. But its never much of a problem. Try wiping with a hot/Warm towel with a dab of handsoap or dish washing liquid. Warmth and detergent works wonders to de-grease sticky residue. Sometimes i do that with gunpla sprues freshky opened to get rid of injection molding residue. Would warn you tho to be careful near the tail, as i see you have an aether decal there, you dont want to overly rub on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 10 minutes ago, Methrash said: No, they appeared when I removed the protectors, but I thought they would disappear with time Ah, sorry man. Hopefully the suggestions offered will help. 1 minute ago, seti88 said: I've seen that before on my dx but forgot which one. Some times the protective film leaves some residue after peeling. But its never much of a problem. Try wiping with a hot/Warm towel with a dab of handsoap or dish washing liquid. Warmth and detergent works wonders to de-grease sticky residue. Sometimes i do that with gunpla sprues freshky opened to get rid of injection molding residue. Would warn you tho to be careful near the tail, as i see you have an aether decal there, you dont want to overly rub on it. This. Good luck! -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methrash Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 4 hours ago, seti88 said: I've seen that before on my dx but forgot which one. Some times the protective film leaves some residue after peeling. But its never much of a problem. Try wiping with a hot/Warm towel with a dab of handsoap or dish washing liquid. Warmth and detergent works wonders to de-grease sticky residue. Sometimes i do that with gunpla sprues freshky opened to get rid of injection molding residue. Would warn you tho to be careful near the tail, as i see you have an aether decal there, you dont want to overly rub on it. I tried the hot water and handsoap. Didn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mickyg Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Wow, that's crazy! The problem here is that everything that isn't white is paint. And from experience in intentionally stripping some of my Bandai valks, it's stuff that will dissolve with alcohol and/or ammonia based cleaners (like windex). Those also work well in getting rid of leftover adhesive. Can you see any bubbles on the white (unpainted) parts? If you're wanting to experiment a bit, you could try a cotton swab dipped in windex to see if that removes it on the plastic. If that works, you may be able to dilute the windex with water and very lightly rub the affected, painted areas to see if it'll come off. Be careful though, the paint is usually pretty thick on these toys but it's not consistent. Removing a layer may not be a problem but you don't want to go too deep. And definitely be cautious around the tampo markings, as they're a lot thinner and also paint (not decals). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methrash Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, mickyg said: Wow, that's crazy! The problem here is that everything that isn't white is paint. And from experience in intentionally stripping some of my Bandai valks, it's stuff that will dissolve with alcohol and/or ammonia based cleaners (like windex). Those also work well in getting rid of leftover adhesive. Can you see any bubbles on the white (unpainted) parts? If you're wanting to experiment a bit, you could try a cotton swab dipped in windex to see if that removes it on the plastic. If that works, you may be able to dilute the windex with water and very lightly rub the affected, painted areas to see if it'll come off. Be careful though, the paint is usually pretty thick on these toys but it's not consistent. Removing a layer may not be a problem but you don't want to go too deep. And definitely be cautious around the tampo markings, as they're a lot thinner and also paint (not decals). Hi, no bubbles on the white. Only in the grey and blue parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, Methrash said: I tried the hot water and handsoap. Didn't work Did you gently clean it repeatedly over time? If your marks seem quite stubborn maybe you might want to try stuff with microbeads like toothpaste or even facial wash. Toothpaste esp is used to polish plane canopies to make them clear. Gotta be gentle here tho cos u don't want to over rub and create a bald spot. Hope it helps somewhat.. P/s I would watch if cleaning it discolours the paint so my advise is if it doesn't come off just let it be. else you may have cleaned the spot but end up with a overly polished area compared to the rest... Edited May 9, 2017 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Ditto with Seti. The fact that it's only on the painted surfaces suggests the adhesive reacted with the paint and that it's not actually left behind as much as it's "etched" the painted on parts. The toothpaste polish method is probably the safest way to try to deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Would using a magic eraser help or cause too much abrasion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Try using some clorox kitchen wipes. I use those to clean toys because they're usually not harsh on paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzhao3 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Hey Methrash did you ever fix the bubbles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methrash Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, mzhao3 said: Hey Methrash did you ever fix the bubbles? Hi, no. Is a paint issue :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzhao3 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 oh man, i'm really sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methrash Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, mzhao3 said: oh man, i'm really sorry to hear that Yeah, and Amiami want the invoice/label,I don't have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 If it cannot be removed perhaps it can be masked. If this is a top coat issue, perhaps by spraying an acrylic satine coat over the whole part would make it disappear ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 That is a very good idea! The marks are likely something so shallow that they'll disappear under a clear coat. Just need a reasonable sheen to match the Satin of the toy, like Xigfrid suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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