Dave, do you not have an ultrasonic cleaner? If not you NEED one. Even one of the cheap jewelry ones would be a game changer for you. That and the dot3 (or simple green or la's totally awesome) would have saved you tons of time. I highly recommend it.
Great video mate. I have come across a few G.I. Joe figures that just didn’t go according to plan when filming so I just decided to delete the video & sadly started with a new project
Good effort Dave. I would've thrown in the towel a lot sooner than that so well done for giving it a go. This figure has truly gone for a burton. Thanks for trying to help him!
my two cents would be to strip the paint off easier by letting him soak in something like "green stuff" paint remover for a few days, and then to leave this mis-matched figure in a pool of rit dye-more to counter the paint staining. Some inconspicuous color to might make all the parts the same shade once you've also got an arm for him. Either brown or tan or something like that. Can't say that it would fix everything but it would help his colors all look more consistent if you don't leave him in the dye too long.
Wow, a rare case where the toy wasn't restored! Maybe this is a good opportunity to do a video where you try out a variety of paint removal options? I've found a lot of recommended products that aren't specific to paint removal - like brake fluid, purple cleaner, dettol, etc - only work on some paint, whereas a dedicated graffiti remover is much more frequently effective. I use "Krud Klutter" and have had a lot of success, especially on paint that was put on after the factory. I wonder if the paint on that He-Man is probably an enamel (back in the 80s, Testors was a go-to for a lot of kids) and that may require something like turpentine to remove? Anyway I hope you come back to this and try a bunch of paint removal options, I'm sure there's something out there that will work! Plus, I'd love to find a couple of other products that might work better than Krud Kutter, if they're out there!
Super Clean, isopropyl alcohol, caustic soda, acetone, Pine-Sol, vinegar (the ones with higher acidity used for cleaning), Easy-Off or QSC Model Safe. Always test a small area also wear heavy-duty gloves, eyes protection and respirator mask if you are not outdoor!!
Maybe you could “restore” him to a nice, clean newly-panted version of whatever the previous owner intended with the colorful paint job. It was a unique look!
The best thing I've found for removing paint is Dettol antiseptic! You can even dilute it with water. Even thick enamel paint just flakes off really cleanly after a good soak and it doesn't damage the metal or plastic underneath.
Oh bless, waa worth a shot! The body might be salvagable as it's a harder, less pourous plastic.. though replacing the limbs will cost an arm and a leg. Twice.
Not sure if you can find Mean Green De-greaser in the UK. If you can find the extra strength version it works pretty well to remove paint with a bit of a soak.
I come from a miniature painting background and have a lot of experience of stripping paint from old models made of metal, resin and plastic. Biostrip 20 is the best product I know for removing paint from plastic and suggest you give it a go on this figure. It’s a fairly thick, white, non-toxic liquid that is very effective.
@@toypolloi it might eventually, but it’s thick enough to be applied to specific areas with a brush rather than submerging the entire figure. Got to be worth a try.
Re-paint him as close to original colours as you can . I'm sure he will still look good and a lot better than he does now. Rub him down as smooth as possible. White primer then do your magic. Forget about the chrome.
Cool video Dave! I can’t believe how nice that chrome was hiding under the paint. Instead of restoring him you could use him for a custom. I actually quite like the colours he was painted, id just paint the hands and neck a skin colour lol
You won't know unless you try. Thanks for this video! I do have one question about a vintage Modulok that I bought and the paint on it still looks pretty good for it's age, but the only thing that I am worried about is that all parts feel a bit oily/sticky (because of the plastic that is degrading) and I wonder how you would deal with this problem and are willing to cover it in one of your upcoming video's.
Give it a wash in hot soapy water to get rid of the stickyness. You can also use talcum powder after you wash and dry it. That will help with the stickyness. But it will come back in time, you just have to clean them again.
I'm guessing it was a custom I kind of like it myself as it is. It could be a new character they made up. I have repainted He-Man figures and make Customs out of them myself.
It most likely was painted with enamel paint, which you need to enamel thinner or pain solvent . If acrylics were used it easier warm soapy water or acrylic thinner.
Love watching your restorations but it is a nice change up to see things not have a “happy ending”. Your content usually inspires and motivates me to work on my own projects but seeing challenges like this that can stump even the best, does help to not be discouraged it it doesn’t go to plan. Thank you as always for sharing and creating content!
Dave, have you ever tried using Dettol for paint removal? I saw it suggested on a forum somewhere and used it myself to remove a load of orange paint on a G1 Starscream toy. The Dettol was very effective at getting the paint off, but the original grey of the Starscream did get stained a sort of orangey colour and the original red paint on the die cast bits on the chest came off completely. I used some Tamiya grey and red spray paints on him afterwards though (and I sill had all the original unapplied decals - not reprolabels) and he looks as good as new now.
That's why I like break fluid as it only removes non factory paints. There are a few things that will strip all the paint and chrome, but that's not what I want to do.
Just make a flying fists fakor custom out of him! He already has one blue arm anyway. Kinda cool that some kid just kit bashed a new fig out of some broken ones he had though
Color me shocked…😱 I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve seen you give up on a restoration, Dave. Not surprised though. This one was in very rough shape. Oh well. Can’t win ‘em all 🤷♂️
What the hell is up with kids back then and doing this kind of thing I thought the all-red Action Man and the black-splattered Skeletor were few of a kind
Because if you wanted a certain figure and it wasn't made you made it yourself. My brother did the same thing with his toys when we were kids. Kids back in the 80s weren't thinking their toys would be collectors items for middle aged adults in 2024.
A few things, First great video, excellent techniques and I expect you should NOT give up. Second, I was unable to get the numbers off your credit card can you show them again, I want to buy a Flying Fists Heman from eBay!😂😂 Cheers Dave!
Super sorry about this one while watching I was thinking the same thing that paint is stuck on there really good it’s not going to come off a real tough one alright and pretty messed up with those different parts but I’m to hear your still going to continue fixing him up and not giving up 🦾🦾🦾
NO!!! Don't give up! This is like when Bane beat up Batman in "The Dark Knight Rises"! You have to return and have your revenge after some muscle work on other toys. We believe in you!
Thanks. I may come back to this. I know it can be cleaned off, it's just going to take too long to do. Especially as the underlying figure will still be stained.
Time to make him into your own custom now :)
The custom paintjob kind of reminds me of Arthur from the Camelot 3000 comics
Dave, the right arm looks like it belongs to Webstor.
Yep
Dave, do you not have an ultrasonic cleaner? If not you NEED one. Even one of the cheap jewelry ones would be a game changer for you. That and the dot3 (or simple green or la's totally awesome) would have saved you tons of time. I highly recommend it.
Good shout, that'd be interesting to see!
I remember he tried one, but that was years ago so idk if he still has it
There is an older toy polloi video of him using an ultrasonic cleaner to see if it is better than washing figures by hand. Worth a watch.
Great video mate. I have come across a few G.I. Joe figures that just didn’t go according to plan when filming so I just decided to delete the video & sadly started with a new project
I try to show all that can go wrong. I certainly could have cleaned this guy up, but the time involved was just going to be too much for me.
Good effort Dave. I would've thrown in the towel a lot sooner than that so well done for giving it a go. This figure has truly gone for a burton.
Thanks for trying to help him!
Thanks 👍
Looks like the kid was trying to paint him like Filmation Tung Lashor for whatever reason
I was just thinking that!
my two cents would be to strip the paint off easier by letting him soak in something like "green stuff" paint remover for a few days, and then to leave this mis-matched figure in a pool of rit dye-more to counter the paint staining. Some inconspicuous color to might make all the parts the same shade once you've also got an arm for him. Either brown or tan or something like that. Can't say that it would fix everything but it would help his colors all look more consistent if you don't leave him in the dye too long.
Looks like he's got 'lorry driver's sunburn' cos of the staining on his arm 😂
It's like He-Man beat up super heroes and just threw on random stolen bits from their costumes.
Thank you
Welcome!
That painted FF Heman actually looks pretty cool
Looked like Heman was auditioning for the !X-Men
Would it be possible to paint the Heman figure to the correct colors versus removing all of the paint?
Wow, a rare case where the toy wasn't restored! Maybe this is a good opportunity to do a video where you try out a variety of paint removal options? I've found a lot of recommended products that aren't specific to paint removal - like brake fluid, purple cleaner, dettol, etc - only work on some paint, whereas a dedicated graffiti remover is much more frequently effective. I use "Krud Klutter" and have had a lot of success, especially on paint that was put on after the factory.
I wonder if the paint on that He-Man is probably an enamel (back in the 80s, Testors was a go-to for a lot of kids) and that may require something like turpentine to remove?
Anyway I hope you come back to this and try a bunch of paint removal options, I'm sure there's something out there that will work! Plus, I'd love to find a couple of other products that might work better than Krud Kutter, if they're out there!
Super Clean, isopropyl alcohol, caustic soda, acetone, Pine-Sol, vinegar (the ones with higher acidity used for cleaning), Easy-Off or QSC Model Safe. Always test a small area also wear heavy-duty gloves, eyes protection and respirator mask if you are not outdoor!!
i really hope polloi takes your advice. It was a bit sad to see this heman was too far gone for him to save 😢
I'd just repaint him!
Hey Dave
You gave it a go, thank you for sharing. Take care 😊
Maybe you could “restore” him to a nice, clean newly-panted version of whatever the previous owner intended with the colorful paint job. It was a unique look!
The best thing I've found for removing paint is Dettol antiseptic! You can even dilute it with water. Even thick enamel paint just flakes off really cleanly after a good soak and it doesn't damage the metal or plastic underneath.
Oh bless, waa worth a shot! The body might be salvagable as it's a harder, less pourous plastic.. though replacing the limbs will cost an arm and a leg. Twice.
Not sure if you can find Mean Green De-greaser in the UK. If you can find the extra strength version it works pretty well to remove paint with a bit of a soak.
That's what I use! It's great 💯
That was some obstinate paint!
Wow that's a paint job
I wonder what kind of paint they might have used. Sometimes I wish I could find one that sticks so strongly.
Have you tried to heat up the Brake fluid to get the Paint off ???
I come from a miniature painting background and have a lot of experience of stripping paint from old models made of metal, resin and plastic. Biostrip 20 is the best product I know for removing paint from plastic and suggest you give it a go on this figure. It’s a fairly thick, white, non-toxic liquid that is very effective.
Will it remove the factory paint as well?
@@toypolloi it might eventually, but it’s thick enough to be applied to specific areas with a brush rather than submerging the entire figure. Got to be worth a try.
Re-paint him as close to original colours as you can . I'm sure he will still look good and a lot better than he does now. Rub him down as smooth as possible. White primer then do your magic. Forget about the chrome.
Easy fix. Just replace the legs, arms, pelvis, and torso. Boom! Like new! 😄
🤣
Have you tried rubbing Alcohol before? I find it's great for getting stubborn paint off. I use it often in fact..
looks cool like that, ultimate battle damage
Big job doing it by hand. Can you use something like an organic solvent to loosen the paint without effecting the plastic? People want to know :)
That's Webstor's right arm. 🕷🕸
And someone painted him to look like Tung Lashor from 80's Filmation cartoon. 🤦😂
Would love to see you using the parts for some custom if you're into that. Also, does the reddened arm maybe match a Jitsu figures skintone?
Have you ever had to work on a Tron figure that had all of the paint rubbed off the body and try to put it back the way it was from the factory?
Cool video Dave! I can’t believe how nice that chrome was hiding under the paint. Instead of restoring him you could use him for a custom. I actually quite like the colours he was painted, id just paint the hands and neck a skin colour lol
You won't know unless you try. Thanks for this video! I do have one question about a vintage Modulok that I bought and the paint on it still looks pretty good for it's age, but the only thing that I am worried about is that all parts feel a bit oily/sticky (because of the plastic that is degrading) and I wonder how you would deal with this problem and are willing to cover it in one of your upcoming video's.
Give it a wash in hot soapy water to get rid of the stickyness. You can also use talcum powder after you wash and dry it. That will help with the stickyness. But it will come back in time, you just have to clean them again.
Perhaps in the future, you'll come across the same He-Man with good limbs but trashed chrome and head.
I see a new Toy Pilloi series - "Handball hobby challenge!" Those projects that others want to tackle!
I'm guessing it was a custom I kind of like it myself as it is. It could be a new character they made up. I have repainted He-Man figures and make Customs out of them myself.
I guess even sometimes miracle workers run out of magic...
At least you tried...
A long dark winter night project .
It most likely was painted with enamel paint, which you need to enamel thinner or pain solvent . If acrylics were used it easier warm soapy water or acrylic thinner.
Love watching your restorations but it is a nice change up to see things not have a “happy ending”. Your content usually inspires and motivates me to work on my own projects but seeing challenges like this that can stump even the best, does help to not be discouraged it it doesn’t go to plan. Thank you as always for sharing and creating content!
Thanks 👍
Hi Dave, would love to see you work on some Dino Riders. Love your channel watching from Australia.
Maybe one day!
Dave, have you ever tried using Dettol for paint removal? I saw it suggested on a forum somewhere and used it myself to remove a load of orange paint on a G1 Starscream toy. The Dettol was very effective at getting the paint off, but the original grey of the Starscream did get stained a sort of orangey colour and the original red paint on the die cast bits on the chest came off completely. I used some Tamiya grey and red spray paints on him afterwards though (and I sill had all the original unapplied decals - not reprolabels) and he looks as good as new now.
That's why I like break fluid as it only removes non factory paints. There are a few things that will strip all the paint and chrome, but that's not what I want to do.
oven cleaner?
That will remove the chrome which would be a shame as it's so nice.
Itd still be a neat video for you to do; should do a part 2 at least just for views dude obviously it’ll never be factory but it’ll still be cool
Rub some hand sanitizer if it's acrylic the Achohal well break down Adhesion
It looks like someone wanted a combination of He Man and Cyclone, that's his color scheme I believe.
Just make a flying fists fakor custom out of him! He already has one blue arm anyway. Kinda cool that some kid just kit bashed a new fig out of some broken ones he had though
I like the honesty of deciding he's not worth the effort! It can't all be a perfect result, after all.
Color me shocked…😱
I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve seen you give up on a restoration, Dave. Not surprised though. This one was in very rough shape. Oh well. Can’t win ‘em all 🤷♂️
Use Mosentbocker's liftoff.
I agree, it looks to far gone…
Still is sad 😢 to see not even YOU could fix that toy….
Excellent upload
Masters of the universe will always be the second greatest toy in toy history after Action man 👍
YIKES! Defeated by Flying fists
IPA would have it off in minutes or dettol the brown stuff
He-man looks like a clown; Skeletor must be cracking up over this now!
Arm was from Webstor
If you want a custom figure made from this He-Man, I'd give it a go.
That sound track during the cleaning is horrible 😫 please don't use that anymore, the older one is great😊
If he's beaten you, then why not just chuck him in the oil for a few weeks, nothing to lose and the paint might just dissolve itself
🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
What the hell is up with kids back then and doing this kind of thing
I thought the all-red Action Man and the black-splattered Skeletor were few of a kind
Because if you wanted a certain figure and it wasn't made you made it yourself. My brother did the same thing with his toys when we were kids.
Kids back in the 80s weren't thinking their toys would be collectors items for middle aged adults in 2024.
A few things, First great video, excellent techniques and I expect you should NOT give up. Second, I was unable to get the numbers off your credit card can you show them again, I want to buy a Flying Fists Heman from eBay!😂😂 Cheers Dave!
Why would someone paint over that beautiful vac metal?!
Dave suggest do an update on your collection
Why would someone paint He-Man like a birthday clown!?
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Repaint the full figure! Maybe a cool custom Anti-Eternia or Gold Statue He-Man?
I might find one and paint it like that, I think that would make an awesome Origins custom ...
🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅
I know it wouldn't be authentic but how about just giving him a repaint?
acetone and qtips
Eyy
Maybe using nail polish remover (without acetone) could be worth a try
NO !
Noooooooooooooooo poor Heman, wasn't interesting
Boo
Anyone else buy something with Daves card details?😂
Go for it 🤣
If you google
"Filmation Tung Lashor" that looks to be what the person was going for when they painted that He-Man.
Super sorry about this one while watching I was thinking the same thing that paint is stuck on there really good it’s not going to come off a real tough one alright and pretty messed up with those different parts but I’m to hear your still going to continue fixing him up and not giving up 🦾🦾🦾
NO!!! Don't give up! This is like when Bane beat up Batman in "The Dark Knight Rises"!
You have to return and have your revenge after some muscle work on other toys.
We believe in you!
Thanks. I may come back to this. I know it can be cleaned off, it's just going to take too long to do. Especially as the underlying figure will still be stained.
@@toypolloiThey paint it, you paint back.
FIRE...FIRE