Removing Markings (blue pen?) from proto?

[Measured Mayhem]

I just got my all white butch proto in the mail and it came with some very noticeable blue markings. The markings really look like blue pen smudge. I was told they were naturally occurring blemishes in the vinyl, but it really looks like rubbed off pen to me, but I could be wrong. To me its distracting enough to return it. But before I do I wanted to know if there are any ways of getting rid of it or minimizing it.

Thanks

[unoudid]

No way to remove them as far as I know. I have a couple of white protos with marks in them. I just look at it as part of the proto process.

[Geescube]

Have you tried the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? Alot of collectors I know on other boards are very fond of the Magic Eraser!

[TulaBug]

No way to remove them as far as I know. I have a couple of white protos with marks in them. I just look at it as part of the proto process.

What part would that be Ross? I have never seen anything like this before?

I guess the question is do you want to take the chance and mess with it or return the proto. I wonder why the seller did not disclose this to you before you bought the proto.

If this was my proto and really wanted to keep it I know what I would do to try to remove it but I hate recommending anything to people. I am always afraid that anything I suggest could lead to someone ruining their piece.

Good Luck!

[Measured Mayhem]

No way to remove them as far as I know. I have a couple of white protos with marks in them. I just look at it as part of the proto process.

What part would that be Ross? I have never seen anything like this before?

I guess the question is do you want to take the chance and mess with it or return the proto. I wonder why the seller did not disclose this to you before you bought the proto.

If this was my proto and really wanted to keep it I know what I would do to try to remove it but I hate recommending anything to people. I am always afraid that anything I suggest could lead to someone ruining their piece.

Good Luck!

Thanks for the info. I was basically told this just happens by the seller and there wasn't really any sympathy. The tone suggested it was no big deal and its a common thing. I have a few protos other than this and they basically have no markings on them at all, so I was surprised. The photos I saw before I made the purchase certainly didn't show anything(EDIT: photo does show some sort of markings if you look closely enough but not to this extent) especially to this extent, or I would not have bought it. The photo is no longer able to be seen but Im pretty sure others might have it still and I'd be curious to take a look.

[Chemo_Nchicago]

I'd say try using the magic eraser on the soles of the proto if there is no damage then use it on the face.

[unoudid]

What part would that be Ross? I have never seen anything like this before?

There was most likely a little bit of pigment that was accidentally mixed in with the white vinyl. I have a few protos with black/color flecks that made it into the finished proto. It seems that a lot of times the all white protos have a slight color tint to them.

[MadLove]

Try a magic eraser or nail polish remover. Protos theoretically don't have paint and both those remove paint. A finished piece is tricker because you run the risk of removing layers of paint but when you want the base vinyl to be showing those will get rid of anything paint or ink covering it.

[unoudid]

The photo did show some color markings on the proto. It's just hard to see to the full extent


Notice the color tints to the "white" proto set

[Measured Mayhem]

The photo did show some color markings on the proto. It's just hard to see to the full extent


Notice the color tints to the "white" proto set

Thank you very much. I do see some markings now that Im already looking for them but certainly not to the extent it actually is on the proto. I see the tint in the others. To me the tint doesn't bother me as much as random blue marking on an otherwise all white proto do.

Im also sort of curious for you other proto collectors if you'd care if you received similar markings on one of your protos.

[unoudid]

To me it's a 1/2 white proto. I could care less if it has a marking on it. But that's just me.

[Geescube]

Try a magic eraser or nail polish remover. Protos theoretically don't have paint and both those remove paint. A finished piece is tricker because you run the risk of removing layers of paint but when you want the base vinyl to be showing those will get rid of anything paint or ink covering it.

Bingo!

[gruppetstudios]

Throw it away. :p

[agentaa]

I would try nail polish remover too, make sure it has acetone. Shouldnt hurt the proto at all. If it is mixed in the vinyl then it won't work. Also if your super worried about trying to fix it, I would just return it.

[FunkoNewb]

magic erasers work... magic! I've cleaned one of my white wobbler protos with them and it totally cleaned things up. I haven't dealt with a mark like that though.

[BigM]

I have the same thing on one of my protos. Luckily it's very small and on the back so it doesn't bother me too much. Haven't tried anything on it so lmk how it works for you.

[gmcoulton]

Yeah, looks like it's there to stay... Only viable solution is to get rid of it, I can PM you my address

[deathlycollector]

The best way I've found to get rid of spots that absolutely don't want to come off is to dip a magic eraser in some nail polish remover. Works quite well.

[kevinbuddha]

Unless it is a marking that is in Chinese or has a note on it for a design note.....I tend to remove them with a Magic Eraser. A lot of the older all-white protos start to yellow and get a sticky film on them. The magic eraser removes this too. I like my all white protos to be all white and sparkling clean, not covered in paint rub offs or ink markings.

However that is just my preference for my 300+ protos