Feedback/Questions on Figure Restoration and Cleaning.

[Tim_w]

Hello  All 

I felt this topic contained such usefull information that i decided it is going to be one of the first to be chosen as a 'sticky' which will remain at the top of the forum for easy reference. Please continue to share your feedback and ask Garry any questions in this new post . Here is a link to Garry's wonderfull restoration guide http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=530.0 .

Kindest Regards  Tim 

[playmofire]

Thanks Garry for posting all your renovation/cleaning info.  Even though my methods are broadly similar, it's nice to know that I'm doing the right thing, plus you've given me one or two tips about things I wasn't doing.

I certainly agree with tim_w that this thread and the original you started on cleaning/restoration require/deserve a sticky.

[Richard]

I felt this topic contained such usefull information that i decided it is going to be one of the first to be chosen as a 'sticky' which will remain at the top of the forum for easy reference.Kindest Regards  Tim 

Hello, Tim ...

I agree with Gordon, "I certainly agree with tim_w that this thread and the original you started on cleaning/restoration require/deserve a sticky."

I too think that the entire "thread" should be included with the "sticky," as it's quite possible that more good ideas and tips will be added over time and it might make it difficult for members in the future to access the additional information if the thread is split off from the original post!

If you agree, Tim, and you do restore the entire thread, then you would probably want to delete these last two posts from Gordon and me when you delete your own ... ;o)

Thanks and all the best,
Richard

[Tim_w]

Hello  Richard / All

I have decided that the guide is best kept 'as is' because it contains all the information i feel is needed to sucsessfully restore klickie's  . I feel that different techniques suggested by other members are excellent additions to the subject but are best kept seperate. The link's between the two posts will be remaining a permanent feature so members can easilly find their way back and forth between the two posts without having to make this a 'sticky'. The only thing that will be removed from the guide after time will be my message making note of the change  .
If there are any more suggestions or ideas regarding the changes made please don't hesitate to contact me by PM as i don't want to wander too far off topic in this post .

In the meantime please keep your feedback and alternate techniques coming in as they to are really appreciated.

Kindest Regards  Tim 

[Richard]

Hello, Tim ...

Upon further reflection, I think that I may have misunderstood Gordon's post. I think that Gordon may be in complete agreement with your decision. And, after giving it all a bit more thought, I am also in complete agreement with your decision!

I also think that you are doing an excellent job as moderator and have given you a "kudo" to show my appreciation!

Thanks, Tim, for all the hard work and all of the time that you continue to give to PlaymoFriends.

All the best,
Richard

[Martin Milner]

Many thanks to Sir Gareth and others for the sticky on cleaning/restoring Klickies.

I've acquired quite a few Klickies in the past few weeks that need a brush up and a physical, and this thread plus the info on the Hans On method has given me the courage to skills to tackle any Klickie problem.

[Tim_w]

Hello  Martin

No problem, i am really glad you found it usefull. I knew Garry was on to something pretty big when he posted his guide so i decided to make it a sticky for future reference. It certainly is a very comprehensive guide, deserving its place at the top !!

Tim

[Pyrrhus]

Hi all,

I want to say that there is an easy way to completely dissasemble klickies by getting the head off, once you have removed the head hair and beards, if present:

You must tie (single but thight knot) the klicky neck with a cable sheath (with or without wire inside) and then pull with one hand from the klicky, with the other from the cable. Cable sheaths are good in that they are difficult to break while pulling, and at the same time, are soft enough as to avoid damaging the klicky's face (I am not sure about ropes and harder threads). You can protect the face and neck's painting if worried by putting some paper between cable and head.

A problem can be if you are a child and do not have enough strenght, then perhaps you may ask an adult (for adults it will be too easy).

[playmofire]

Thanks for this new system.    Next time I am doing some work on klickies I'll give it a try.

[Pyrrhus]

Thanks Playmofire.
But I forgot a warning (may seem obvious for some of you):
Try to use useless cables; if not, wire may break and the cable will not be useful again in conducting electricity.