Eliminate Paint Rub Custom Tutorial
Learn how to eliminate paint rub from an action figure's joints.
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Using the basic principle shown here, of removing enough material so no parts are rubbing, you can also reduce paintrub in many other areas of a figure.
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For the bicep swivel, same goal, grind down the parts that are rubbing. Usually you can hollow out the bicep part a little without affecting how it looks. Another trick is to heat the joint, pull and hold the parts apart a few millimeters, then hit it with cold water so the gap stays.
Either way, coat the parts with superglue for peace of mind
Its a more annoying process though. You have to cut one end of the bar keeping the disc in place, then you can slide off the disc and grind it down. When youre done, slide the disc back in there and glue the bar like it was before.
Or, if you have a steady hand, try a flat tipped grinding bit and grind the disc, trying to avoid the sides.
Its toxic when vaporized/inhaled, probably solvent or dye based since it penetrates into the plastic and bites good.