polystone statue cleaning tips

[Collectorcol]

The times I have gotten a polystone statue or bust that was extremely caked in dust I just washed them in the kitchen sink with the water sprayer.

Seriously? I'm more the cotton bud approach kind of guy

 

[Bmutha]

I cautiously use q-tips, air (those small cans you can but at electronic shops), and swiffer dusters. I have no problem with the compressed air causing damage, but I also don't hold the can right up close to the statue...I think as long as you hold it a safe distance away, it should not cause damage. I use swiffers to do larger flat areas, and q-tips to get into tight areas.

 

[Darkmatter]

I cautiously use q-tips, air (those small cans you can but at electronic shops), and swiffer dusters. I have no problem with the compressed air causing damage, but I also don't hold the can right up close to the statue...I think as long as you hold it a safe distance away, it should not cause damage. I use swiffers to do larger flat areas, and q-tips to get into tight areas.

i got tired of paying $5 a can that lasts for a couple of statues. bought a hand held electronics blower. works great and it's paid for!!!

 

[ApeManRyan]

I use paint brushes and dust every 2 weeks or 3. Paint brushes work very well.

 

[Collectorcol]

soft yet firm brush, soft cloth and hand held air blower.

i got tired of paying $5 a can that lasts for a couple of statues. bought a hand held electronics blower. works great and it's paid for!!!

I don't like using aerosol blowers so just googled the blower you have as it looks cool...
£90 on Amazon
I'll make do with the blusher brush.

 

[Darkmatter]

I don't like using aerosol blowers so just googled the blower you have as it looks cool...
£90 on Amazon
I'll make do with the blusher brush.

i have many things to dust so i took the plunge. was a little under $60 shipped and came with a bunch of different accessories from wide spray to intricate detailing. i would use that much in aerosol blowers in a year. and no worries about the liquid from the canister spraying on your collectibles like aerosol.

 

[Collectorcol]

£90 is about $140
Everything is expensive in the U.K.

 

[plasticcrapmoneywaster]

My compressor is a small electric industrial one that can inflate tires, and, no, it still is not anywhere near powerful enough to strip paint. Now, if I used the powerwasher...

 

[Bmutha]

i have many things to dust so i took the plunge. was a little under $60 shipped and came with a bunch of different accessories from wide spray to intricate detailing. i would use that much in aerosol blowers in a year. and no worries about the liquid from the canister spraying on your collectibles like aerosol.

Oh, cool product. Just found one for $60 shipped myself (within Canada)...just picked one up. Will be useful for cleaning out the inside of my PC as well.

 

[Darkmatter]

Oh, cool product. Just found one for $60 shipped myself (within Canada)...just picked one up. Will be useful for cleaning out the inside of my PC as well.

just make sure to keep the foam filter clean at the bottom intake. pulls right out and it's a breeze to clear.

 

[Sithlord75]

I use my old Oral B electric toothbrush, works wonders & great for getting in the little nooks and crannies.

 

[Stormcrow]

I would be scared that the can of air would blow off the paint or break the tiny parts.

Try farting, far less pressure!

 

[DarthChrisDK]

Then use a rocket blower. It's safer.

 

[JAWS]

I use compressed air, a brush and a micro fiber cloth used on camera lenses. All work great for dusting off your collection.

"Damn it Chaosorb, this is compressed air..... You screw around with these things, they are going to Blow up"

 

[Spidey976]

I would be scared that the can of air would blow off the paint or break the tiny parts.

I have read at least 2 or 3 posts where a compressed ait blast either blew the paint off OR chipped the statue

 

[Vitus]

Seriously? I'm more the cotton bud approach kind of guy

yeah but they have to be really dusty for me to put them in the sink... very low water pressure too.

 

[Vitus]

I have read at least 2 or 3 posts where a compressed ait blast either blew the paint off OR chipped the statue

my stuff comes that way lately... no compressed air required!

 

[Deedzy]

I have read at least 2 or 3 posts where a compressed ait blast either blew the paint off OR chipped the statue

I can't imagine how that would be possible unless the statue was already damaged or they were holding the can way to close, I've used compressed air for years with no hassles.

 

[Webb]

I use a feather duster. the feathers are soft enough to get around and into all the crevices.

After that i've read small paint brushes, although i have not used them.

Also, you need to clean, like every week. If that dust accumulates for months or years, it will ruin the statue.

How can dust damage a painted statue ?

 

[budafett]

Someone better warm CBG over in the Galactus thread!