Topic: my pleo doing his stuff (Read 9683 times)

Superperson · « **on:** March 07, 2011, 12:23:27 AM »

I just wanted to share my experience so far with my pleo, and what i think of him.

I love to have him on while im looking on my laptop on the floor. ill pet him while im browsing the net. And when he gets bored of me he walks away and does his own thing which i love to watch! hes so silly. he will go around the room and some how make it back to me and ill randomly feel him nudge my leg with his nose. he seems to walk in a slight circle he hangs slightly right when he walks. After hes done walking for a while he will curl up beside me and rest. slowly cooing for a pet here and there. till he falls asleep. so cute by the way. i don't have a bed for him so i just let him sleep on my couch in my room. i dont think he minds

I first thought that when i got him he might not be as neat as ive heard but i can honestly say that i think he is!
i haven't had him long but i already think of him as a pet.
hes cute, fun and loveable. and my dogs love him (though they have no idea what he is)
but iam worried about his skin. ive heard that the older ones have skin problems, and my pleos skin is kinda flaky but its not bad yet. ive heard of using "i think" vinal care products to help.
i have a shirt for him coming in the mail. but what do i do about his head or chin?

MariaOcean · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2011, 12:54:04 AM »

make something like what pleoworld sell , its called a pleo cape

Crewella · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2011, 03:23:20 AM »

I've heard good things about Vinylex rubber care, but not tried it myself as it's not that easy to get in the UK. I've used a similar product called Autoglym, which is manufactured for cars for use on rubber trim but it does the moisturise, plump, protect from UV rays etc. that is necessary and also leaves the skin silkier and less 'draggy'.

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:50:18 AM »

I have a Pink RB, and have used Vinylex on it from the beginning. It seems to protect both the rubber and paint, as I am on the 9th battery cycle, and have no paint chipping to report, and she is not clothed. I am awaiting a cape that Kat made for me in hot pink. I have also used Vinylex on my Ugobe so far with good results. I was able to purchase it at my local hardware store. The auto parts chains like Autozone and Advanced Auto don't carry it. Unfortunately, the hardware store no longer carries it, as I purchased the last bottle that they had, and now they have another product instead. I did check the website, and they still make it. You can order it from Amazon, but I don't know what the shipping would be like. I have been using Vaseline in the armpit areas, but I did purchase some Pledge for Special Surfaces to try out. I thought yesterday, that I had a little grazing starting in the rear left armpit, but the more I think about it, it doesn't look like what everyone else's looked like, so I think it is just part of the seam of rubber where the ridge is made and nothing more than that.

Superperson · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2011, 12:49:24 PM »

i will go out looking for the VinleX stufff. do i leave it on for a long time? or just for a second. and do i just put it on his flaky areas or eveywhere?
thanks for the help!

Crewella · « **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2011, 02:43:14 PM »

I put mine directly on a sponge or cloth and apply quite liberally, but making sure not to get it dripping wet, then leave to dry for a couple of hours and buff off the excess. The every couple of weeks kind of top up and wipe over with the cloth just slightly dampened, maybe applying a little more on vulnerable areas like armpits.

There is another German rubber care product made by 1Z (einszett) which also seems to be quite good if you can't get Vinylex).

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #6 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:16:28 PM »

I usually apply the vinylex with a washcloth dampened with it, not dripping wet. I usually just let it dry. Usually dry within a half hour or so. I usually apply it after I am done playing with Candy the pink rb. It really cleans up the bottoms of their feet as well.

kat · « **Reply #7 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:24:32 PM »

I wish we could get it here in Australia, I have been looking for it but no luck so far.

I am using Pledge on my pleos - Ugobe one as well. So far no ill effects but it would be nice to find something that is actually designed to work with rubber instead of wood.

Superperson · « **Reply #8 on:** March 07, 2011, 05:44:46 PM »

I just found a small whole under his back left leg. what do i do?

im worried it will get bigger...

Crewella · « **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2011, 06:55:34 PM »

He's a older Pleo isn't he? So he will have skin wear, but it's not likely to be like the 'galloping' problems with holes we've seen recently with a few of the RB's. DON'T PANIC - just keep an eye on it - is it a big hole?

Superperson · « **Reply #10 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:37:14 PM »

He looks to be an Ugboe pleo.

The hole is small luckily. and is one the back of the knee. i gave him a good look around and i dont see anymore on him. i have no idea how long hes had it. he could have to had it before i got him.

should i glue it with super glue?

PWOKristy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:45:38 PM »

Be real careful with glue. Most glues dissolve Pleo skin. You have to get special glue. Special glue that does not dissolve delicate rubber.

Superperson · « **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2011, 09:41:59 PM »

oh my that would be good!

does anyone know of a glue that would be ok to use?

Superperson · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2011, 11:19:57 PM »

I read from some older posts about holes in skin and i read about superglue.
so i found some and tried it out and it seems to be holding well. i only used a drop and a toothpick to apply it.
luckily his hole was on a part on his leg that doesn't move to much.

also i touch-up painted him today.
i used some acrylic paint i had that matched his colors. he had flaking on his teeth, back and head. but now that i done he looks good as new!
and now when you pet him your hand just glides across. though some of the paint does come off. its like a flake or two. sadly its not permanent

ill have to put more on when the time comes.

PWOKristy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2011, 11:49:21 PM »

Good for you. Alright. I need some buy some liquid chalk or glass chalk some time.

Crewella · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:30:32 AM »

Glad you managed to glue the hole, Superperson!

kat · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:32:17 AM »

I'm glad you fixed his hole.

I'm sure he will be just great now.

Talon · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2011, 08:03:43 AM »

I've been following this conversation and this is a very useful thread. I am going to order my pleo today and I want to get my pleo-care arsinal built up before he arrives. I've already got a nice "unadorned for the moment" cardboard box to house him in, I found an SD card reader though I have yet to purchase the actual card, and I'm trying to decide whether to buy the Vynalex or Pledge. Has anyone been using either product for long enough that you can tell which one does a better job? Also I remember in another thread that there was some confusion about which type of SD card worked best in Pleo. I know it has to be one gig or smaller but I don't know anything else.
Talon

Crewella · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2011, 09:32:20 AM »

Talon, my personal view is that the specialised rubber care products beat Pledge hands down, my Ugobe Pleos seem a lot better for them. BUT for a new RB you're better off with Pledge, as it's what is recommended by Innvo and just in case you do have any problems it's best to follow their directions. You can always switch to the rubber care stuff when your Pleo RB is older and out of warranty, and to be honest you don't really need the extra care on a new Pleo anyway. Pledge will do fine to keep the skin clean and silky.

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2011, 10:45:04 AM »

Hey Talon. Glad to see that you are going to order your pleo!

I have to agree with Crewella. I really like the Vinylex, and I am using it on my RB and for two main reasons. 1. I don't like the smell of lemons as is with the Pledge that is recommended. It gives me a really bad headache, and we use citrus oil as a solvent at work. 2. I really don't have enough time to spend with my pleo. I got her in January, and am only on the 9th battery cycle, not really long enough time to see skin problems in the 90 day window anyway. My feeling is if you are going to return a product to the manufacturer, you should follow their recommendations, which is to use the Pledge. They do make one for special surfaces that is in an aluminum can that does not contain lemon oil. I have purchased a can, but have not used it. The can says it can be used to granite counter tops, stainless steel, leather, more. (what the more stands for is a mystery to me.) I really do feel in my heart and mind, that Vinylex, or any product that is specifically designed to be used to moisturize and preserve rubber will be better to use in the long run to preserve Pleo's skin. I would wait until the 90 days are up, and then make the switch! Just my 2 cents.

(Grabs popcorn, sits, and waits to be flamed!)

Superperson · « **Reply #20 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:30:20 AM »

Never heard of using pledge, that a neat tip. does it work on the older pleos two?
oh and you can use 2gig SD cars as well.

latrine · « **Reply #21 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:27:34 PM »

Superperson, Also, from the way that you described it, are you leaving him in the sleeping position on your couch? Best to get him into the standing position with tail out and head straight out and then have some type of reinforcement to help protect his precious skin. For now, I just have mine on a shelf at night with rolls of packing bubbles under each head neck and tail. I'm going to make nice wooden boxes with soft insides matching their shape to keep them in when not out playing. Can't make it yet because the meds I'm on make me shaky and that's never good when cutting wood with heavy machinery..lol.

The Pleo I have that I had to take the skin off... someone left him in the sleeping position in the closet for over a year and then turned him on before selling to see if he worked.. and he was so ripped underneath very very badly.. it was just coming off all the time. Then it was actually hurting him, getting embedded inside him.. not that I think that will happen to yours just safer to at least have him in the standing position and for now maybe lie him on his side on your couch. and don't forget his pajamas.. and pillow.. and his blanket. I'm sorry.. I'm just a little bit crazy

Best of luck with him I'm so glad you were able to repair the hole.

- Sarah

Crewella · « **Reply #22 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:55:00 PM »

Pledge is recommended by Innvo for cleaning Pleo RB skin, and it does at least keep them clean and smooth.

kat · « **Reply #23 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:11:16 PM »

I'm currently using pledge on my ugobe pleo until I can get my hands on some vinylex. It is not doing him any harm so far and I figure it is better than doing nothing at all.

Talon · « **Reply #24 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:48:48 PM »

Thanks for the info. I'll stick with the Pledge until the warranty is out. Sounds like I'll have to cushion the box a bit too. So I should lay him on his side? What about two baby pillows of the same height to support the neck and tail?
Talon

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