Armour marks - Any tips?

[nai-retep[TK]]

I have only done a couple of troops but have been amazed at how easily I get black marks on the armour.

 

I know a certain amount of marks makes it more screen accurate but if anyone has any advice or tips for removing them I would appreciate it!

 

Thanks

[Arnie_DK[TK]]

A white rubber eraser does wonders mate

 

But I leave all marks on my armour. Makes it look worn and makes it a bit more personal as well

[Sonnenschein]

This works great

 

But I use my zippo lighter fluid to clean almost eveything!

[matt black]

I use a dab of T-cut on a cloth.

[TKmAx]

I got marks a plenty and just leave them for that used look

[captsafe66[Admin]]

I know what you are going thru, I have a HWT ready to go, just needs some Battle dirt... , but it is soooo shiney!!!

[Cardiac[TK]]

Novus Step-1 plastic clean & shine along w/ a soft cloth

[nai-retep[TK]]

Hi guys,

 

Thanks for all the tips! I will probably leave most untouched as it seems that this will be more authentic but your advice is much appreciated!

[bobojuice]

Be careful using a magic eraser to remove any marks. It is like a fine grit of sand paper and WILL remove the shine from your armor. (if that's something you care about)

[nai-retep[TK]]

Thanks Luis,

 

That's a good point as the shine on the armour is one thing that I did like about it!

[bluehickey]

I use Novus polish, it is the best for removing all types of scratches and marks from armor. You can purchase it on Amazon.com.

[TyTimp]

Goo Gone

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

never use any of the solvents in this thread.

seriously? goo gone? no way!

lighter fluid? on my 1000k suit of precious armor?

not even mguires is good enough for me.

 

novus polish is the ONLY way to go if you don't want your armor to RUST from the metals, or solvents in ALL the products listed

in this thread.

 

please consider this thread for damaging incorrect advice.

novus polish is even better than using water.

 

see water has chemicals in it, and it has minerals.

minerals sink into the plastic, since it's not fully solid.

 

waxes introduce compounds that will speed yellow your abs.

only balanced ph buffing compounds like novus protect the color.

 

everything else will color the plastic over time.

[nai-retep[TK]]

Thanks for the advice guys! It never occurred to me to think about possible chemical reactions!

[tkrestonva[TK]]

I agree that Novus is the best solution for taking out scuffs. Novus #2, to be exact.

 

 

I can't speak to the other solvents. However, I've used GooGone on a handful of occasions where I've had to pull apart pieces that have been E6000'd together, and it worked like a charm in getting rid of the residue. It does leave an oily film, but that can be washed off with soap and hot water. Good as new and no visible damage, even after many months and many troops. If for some reason you have thick, gooey gunk on your armor I suspect it would work just as well.

 

If you must remove the scuffs - go with Novus and a clean rag. But better to leave them - it adds character.

[LadyInWhite[TK]]

Oh noes, even Maguaiar's compound? It did such beauty and wonders for my shine!

 

But ultimately, Novus 2 is great for touch-up color removal and re-shine.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

car waxes are for painted surfaces in outdoor environments.

unless the wax is formulated for raw un capped plastics.

 

any painted or capped plastic armors should not use novus polish, but instead should use

the manufacturer's suggested polish or protectant.

 

car waxes are for the outdoors they have additives for road conditions.

if the product is for interior plastics then it might be a good solution for

painted or capped plastics.

Edited June 2, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

On 6/2/2012 at 2:40 AM, tkrestonva said:

I agree that Novus is the best solution for taking out scuffs. Novus #2, to be exact.

 

 

I can't speak to the other solvents. However, I've used GooGone on a handful of occasions where I've had to pull apart pieces that have been E6000'd together, and it worked like a charm in getting rid of the residue. It does leave an oily film, but that can be washed off with soap and hot water. Good as new and no visible damage, even after many months and many troops. If for some reason you have thick, gooey gunk on your armor I suspect it would work just as well.

 

If you must remove the scuffs - go with Novus and a clean rag. But better to leave them - it adds character.

 

you can use novus 3 to remove e-6000. much safer.

 

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[matt black]

I have used T cut on pretty much any kind of plastic you can imagine in the marine industry. I have always used it on my armour. This is capped. Never once have I had any problems with discolouring or it 'eating in' to the material. I have always prefered it as it's a lot less work than Novus and gives a much better shine. As for it having metal in it that will rust, no way.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

T cut is a rubbing compound? or a protectant?

[matt black]

It's a very fine rubbing compound. The same as novus.

[carbonitekid]

never use any of the solvents in this thread.

seriously? goo gone? no way!

lighter fluid? on my 1000k suit of precious armor?

not even mguires is good enough for me.

 

novus polish is the ONLY way to go if you don't want your armor to RUST from the metals, or solvents in ALL the products listed

in this thread.

 

please consider this thread for damaging incorrect advice.

novus polish is even better than using water.

 

see water has chemicals in it, and it has minerals.

minerals sink into the plastic, since it's not fully solid.

 

waxes introduce compounds that will speed yellow your abs.

only balanced ph buffing compounds like novus protect the color.

 

everything else will color the plastic over time.

 

And Novus is a cutting compound that will strip through the UV capping on ABS in no time.

 

Try Mr Sheene mate.

Silicone based, will not damage the armour and will not cause it to prematurely age like Vern's bad advice will.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

yeah... I did mention the non use of buffing compounds on some capped plastics.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

car waxes are for painted surfaces in outdoor environments.

unless the wax is formulated for raw un capped plastics.

 

any painted or capped plastic armors should not use novus polish, but instead should use

the manufacturer's suggested polish or protectant.

 

car waxes are for the outdoors they have additives for road conditions.

if the product is for interior plastics then it might be a good solution for

painted or capped plastics.

 

And Novus is a cutting compound that will strip through the UV capping on ABS in no time.

 

Try Mr Sheene mate.

Silicone based, will not damage the armour and will not cause it to prematurely age like Vern's bad advice will.

 

here's where I mention capped plastics and buffing compounds and waxes.

I mentioned both forms in two separate posts.

the only bad thing here is that you didn't read both posts.

Edited June 3, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392