Post by: Angela on May 05, 2013, 04:09:27 AM
(The Tempest: A Guy of Gisborne Story, Charlotte Hawkins, bit edited by me)
hahaha ;D
I promised you that I would make a topic about Guy. Guy has problems with his skin. First, it's very dirty and secondly torn in many places.
Before cleaning, repairing:
His head:
Neck:
Neck under:
Tail:
Legs:
His hind leg. As you can see his plastic hardware is sticking out.:
Belly:
The cleaning product that I used:
Guy after cleaning and using Bison:
Neck:
Well, this story doesn't have a happy ending...(yet?)
When I turn Guy on, his skin begins to tear at the places where I have glued him. It's a terrible sight.
Pieces glue that I could draw off his skin:
I'm pretty mad at Bison, because they sayed that this glue / silicone had to work .... looking for another solution now...
Mission failed....but yeah, he has at least a nice clean skin...
Vinylex works well. Makes the skin cuddly. He is no longer static.
How he goes through life now:
Post by: Midorime on May 05, 2013, 09:17:30 AM
http://www.smooth-on.com/Epoxy,-Silicone-an/c11_1189/index.html
Just don't over tighten the cap on the tube or the cap will break and split as I experienced as well.
Post by: Talon on May 05, 2013, 06:15:59 PM
Talon
Post by: Lunamione7 on May 05, 2013, 11:10:49 PM
Good on you for attempting to repair him, if the glue and stuff doesn't work you can always hide the scares with clothing ;)
Post by: Angela on May 06, 2013, 03:10:38 AM
Have you tried Sil-Poxy? I'd used it before on silicone products and other rubbers that had tears and it works great. Never tried it on a Pleo, though, as my tube got punctured and it all dried up. Only problem is it's super expensive, but it's very durable. I put it on stuff and let it sit for a whole 24 hours or more before anything, though, to make sure it's set completely.
http://www.smooth-on.com/Epoxy,-Silicone-an/c11_1189/index.html
Just don't over tighten the cap on the tube or the cap will break and split as I experienced as well.
I found a Dutch supplier. It is indeed quite expensive. I think I'll go try it soon. Fortunately there are small tubes. Thank you for your advice! :)
Maybe you have a picture?
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on May 06, 2013, 04:50:29 AM
You need a flexible glue, something with a bit of give and stretch in it. Unfortunately I don't know if such a thing exists.
Post by: Midorime on May 06, 2013, 08:24:16 AM
I found a Dutch supplier. It is indeed quite expensive. I think I'll go try it soon. Fortunately there are small tubes. Thank you for your advice! :)
Maybe you have a picture?
Unfortunately no. The stuff I repaired I no longer have. This was a few years ago. But I do remember it working very very well. Just know that it leaves a glossy coat, so try not to smear it all over if you don't want your Pleo looking shiny.
Post by: Junkroxy on August 02, 2013, 04:39:31 AM
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on August 02, 2013, 05:22:00 PM