InterThought907
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Re: Toothbrush Chuckle
Got a fabrication question.
Do you sand the whole toothbrush or just the shaved parts?
There was an uneven texture to it if you just sand the shaved parts. But it ends up looking less glossy if the whole brush is sanded.
Any thoughts?
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4/17/2009, 11:40 pm
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Cattrina
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Re: Toothbrush Chuckle
You need to get youself some very fine sand paper, perhaps even honing paste. And gradually sand fading the line.
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4/17/2009, 11:47 pm
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Re: Toothbrush Chuckle
I have three of the toothbrushes, but I have not gotten around to making the modification. The only person I know of who has definitely done it is Chuckles. He should be along shortly.
When faced with a similar predicament, I have done one of two things: sanded the whole thing, or painted the whole thing. I am guessing that sanding the whole thing is your best option.
Be sure to report back your observations so that I can add them to the catalogue.
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4/18/2009, 2:12 am
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markanthonyramsay
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Re: Toothbrush Chuckle
i just ordered 2. will promptly get to work on them once they arrive. will have the 2nd as a prop listing for the next attack.
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4/18/2009, 10:24 pm
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Excellent. I need data from both of you. Whatever works, I need it for the catalogue.
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4/18/2009, 10:30 pm
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InterThought907
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Re: Toothbrush Chuckle
From my personal experience, I followed what Chuckle wrote out. His suggestions were spot on.
My only aversion was to using the utility knife trim the ridges off. I ended up using Flush Cutters, they are very cheap and you can find them at most hobby shops or hardware stores. I did ended up having to use the utility knife to trim the Preserve label (It may sound stupid, but I have to say it: Cut away from yourself when you are using a knife.)
After the trimming process was done, I sanded with the 80 grit sandpaper on the trim spots themselves. And then used the 220 to smooth it out. As I stated in the previous post there was an inconsistency in the texture on the toothbrush and the appearance as well. So I ended up using the 80 grit on the whole brush (in a back and forth motion) and then going over it again with the 220 ,this time only in one direction. I noticed that there were these small fibers hanging off the brush, even after the whole process. So I ended up using a 600 grit, sanding in one direction, and after a long while the fibers were gone and the toothbrush was smooth.
The only thing I have to mention is that there was a little scarring on the brush from the 80 grit. I've gotten most of them of with the 600 grit but the whole process is lengthy.
I myself haven't done this, but in regards to painting; although the sanding process takes off the shine, I would imagine a Glossy White paint would restore the shine and probably eliminate most of the sanding process.
I hope this helps. And please, anyone who can streamline this process: By all means, don't be shy, advice is welcome.
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4/19/2009, 12:47 am
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i fabricate alot of GiJoe and Transformer toys, and make alot of models, so i know how sandpaper works, and a good tip to prevent scars is to sand with wet paper, and keep it as wet as possible. after that, use a buffing floor wax as the last step, badda boom, badda bing, nice shiney smooth plastic with no paint.
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4/19/2009, 3:25 pm
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quote: InterThought907 wrote:
From my personal experience, I followed what Chuckle wrote out. His suggestions were spot on.
My only aversion was to using the utility knife trim the ridges off. I ended up using Flush Cutters, they are very cheap and you can find them at most hobby shops or hardware stores. I did ended up having to use the utility knife to trim the Preserve label (It may sound stupid, but I have to say it: Cut away from yourself when you are using a knife.)
After the trimming process was done, I sanded with the 80 grit sandpaper on the trim spots themselves. And then used the 220 to smooth it out. As I stated in the previous post there was an inconsistency in the texture on the toothbrush and the appearance as well. So I ended up using the 80 grit on the whole brush (in a back and forth motion) and then going over it again with the 220 ,this time only in one direction. I noticed that there were these small fibers hanging off the brush, even after the whole process. So I ended up using a 600 grit, sanding in one direction, and after a long while the fibers were gone and the toothbrush was smooth.
The only thing I have to mention is that there was a little scarring on the brush from the 80 grit. I've gotten most of them of with the 600 grit but the whole process is lengthy.
I myself haven't done this, but in regards to painting; although the sanding process takes off the shine, I would imagine a Glossy White paint would restore the shine and probably eliminate most of the sanding process.
I hope this helps. And please, anyone who can streamline this process: By all means, don't be shy, advice is welcome.
Thanks InterThought907 ! the main thing when trimming off the logo and ridges is not to use a extremely sharp knife to do the trimming....and do it in little shavings until you get the hang of it then cut more until you are just above level...shave as much as you can then sand out the high spots with the 80g.
I like your take on the fibers...they eventually go away after enough sanding in the high grits...but I found mine went away after the hot dip to take the bend out....personally though I would not paint it white the recapture the gloss of a new brush....I would give the handle only a shot of satin finish clear coat.
But I prefer the flat texture to a shiny one....The Toothbrush in Jess's pic and the sood pic do not show any shine but there sure could have been one...it all comes down to personal taste until we get more definative proof either way.
Chuckles
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My toothbrush (thank you Tom) after ridge removal.
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Remarkable, isn't it. It just shows what a bunch of maniacs can accomplish.
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