What do you use to clean your props/helmets?

[Darth Kahnt]

Just thought I'd start a thread where people can let others know what they use to clean their props, helmets and other collectibles.

I am starting this thread because I am looking for suggestions myself. I dont want to use something that will damage any of my belongings but this thread will also help others who are new to the hobby.

Let the posts begin.

 

[SithLord]

I'll use the softest dustcloth I can find and spray it with just a faint bit of water, then I wave the cloth around a bit to let the water evaporate a bit and then go lightly over the prop....no cleaners or anything like that...even use organic detergent to clean the cloths and rinse a lot so there's no chemical residue.

:cheers,

Thomas

 

[The Manlet]

Believe it or not guitar polish isnt bad. if it's good enough for a gibson, good enough for vader.

 

[Darth Kahnt]

Originally posted by GundamZeppelin@Feb 3 2006, 11:56 PM
Believe it or not guitar polish isnt bad. if it's good enough for a gibson, good enough for vader.

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:lol

 

[Darth Kahnt]

Originally posted by SithLord@Feb 3 2006, 11:55 PM
I'll use the softest dustcloth I can find and spray it with just a faint bit of water, then I wave the cloth around a bit to let the water evaporate a bit and then go lightly over the prop....no cleaners or anything like that...even use organic detergent to clean the cloths and rinse a lot so there's no chemical residue.

:cheers,

Thomas

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Good suggestion Thomas. I actually bought a cheesecloth last night for my props.

Any other suggestions?

 

[Lord Abaddon]

I have found that a Swiffer is great for getting dust out of cracks and between fragile parts, and now I've learned that a baby wash cloth is probably the softest cloth you can use and never seems to streak either.

 

[Darth Kahnt]

Originally posted by Lord Abaddon@Feb 4 2006, 09:21 AM
I have found that a Swiffer is great for getting dust out of cracks and between fragile parts, and now I've learned that a baby wash cloth is probably the softest cloth you can use and never seems to streak either.

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That's great. I have a new baby and an 18 month old so there are lots of washcloths going around my place.

 

[dirtydave]

i use a baby cloth diaper(unused) :lol to polish my guitar.i was told it was one of the softess cloth to use.don't know how well it would work on props ?

 

[Darth Kahnt]

Great suggestions.

I am wondering what people use to get some grime or dirt of the props. For example, my FX saber gets dirty when I troop, simply from other people holding it and looking at it. What are some good ways to get rid of this grime and dirt without damaging the prop?

 

[KevVader]

Originally posted by DarthKahnt@Feb 5 2006, 02:22 AM
Great suggestions.

I am wondering what people use to get some grime or dirt of the props. For example, my FX saber gets dirty when I troop, simply from other people holding it and looking at it. What are some good ways to get rid of this grime and dirt without damaging the prop?

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...for anything metallic with a chrome/polished finish...get a tube of Autosol from a Auto Parts store. German metal polish...the best. Comes in a toothpaste type tube....I've used it to polish stainless steel exhaust tips on my cars and it gets rid of grime, oxidation and even mild pitting....

 

[Darth Detroit]

It really depends what prop it its and what youwant to get off the mask. Simple dust, a Swifter like LA said, Dust inthe cracks, a tiny (and I mean tiny) bit of rubbing alcohol on a q-tip to get the hard to reach crevices. Sabers, well, anything that wont promote corrosion. Soft cotton cloth gets the smudges off.