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    Default Fix up gen one toys?

    What is the best way to clean a gen one figure? Also what's the best way to clear residue after peeling of the old stickers for new ones? And lastly what is the best glue to glue parts from the cause of loose parts with wore glue due to age?

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    I use babywiped for general cleaning including sticker residue although you have to be a bit more persistent, it is mild on the plastic.

    I don't understand your last bit. Do you mean loose joints or broken pieces?

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    Quote Originally Posted by kup View Post
    I use babywiped for general cleaning including sticker residue although you have to be a bit more persistent, it is mild on the plastic.

    I don't understand your last bit. Do you mean loose joints or broken pieces?
    Well gen one blaster's black speaker bit fell in because glue wore off. Also what do you mean by mild on the plastic, do you mean gently wipe away?

    Thanks

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    The substance that Babywipes are soaked with out of the package are very mild on the plastic. It will pick up grime and dirt including sticker residue but will not affect the plastic even if you rub repeatedly.

    For Blaster, I would just open up his leg and put some super glue on its 'hinge' parts of the speaker (it has to have it or something like it to position it on the leg) but do not put glue in bits that can be seen on the outside of the figure as it looks ugly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kup View Post
    The substance that Babywipes are soaked with out of the package are very mild on the plastic. It will pick up grime and dirt including sticker residue but will not affect the plastic even if you rub repeatedly.

    For Blaster, I would just open up his leg and put some super glue on its 'hinge' parts of the speaker (it has to have it or something like it to position it on the leg) but do not put glue in bits that can be seen on the outside of the figure as it looks ugly.
    I applied glue on the inside rim area were the speaker is seated and then applied the black speaker to it. How long shall I leave it for? Also non of it shows on the out side winch is a plus.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackoptimus View Post
    I applied glue on the inside rim area were the speaker is seated and then applied the black speaker to it. How long shall I leave it for? Also non of it shows on the out side winch is a plus.
    You leave it until it dries.

    Time depends on what glue you used.

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    I always just scratch the old sticker off, then rub the glue off with a cloth or my finger... it's usually not difficult. Especially if I'm just replacing the old one with a new one... extra glue is fine as long as the surface is smooth.

    I'd use metho or turps (in moderation) if needed, but it hardly ever is.

    I always use super glue for fixes and craft glue for stickers. Super glue works... but not always forever. I have had to replace parts with a junker when super glue has failed me in the past.

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    My g1 blaster had a speaker issue where the speaker fell inside of his leg, I fixed this once and it has occurred again? Should I just glue it back or what do you recommend

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    You might need to take photos, or take apart the entire leg to see how it can be fixed firmly this time.

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