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| | | Author: | TheCuteGiraffe  | | Posted: | May 4, 2022 22:40 | | Subject: | Dust | | Viewed: | 136 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| Hello Fellow Bricklinkers,
I have got some cheap second hand sets from a seller. I got the Lego Tower of
Orthanc 10237. Th set has a lot of elements on add angles angles and this has
resulted in dust gathering.
Some of the 16 tooth peices have gathered almost half a centimetre of dust. Others
like the floors of the building, (namely the basement) have gathered LAYERS of
dust and even after washing the baseplates the dust is still there.
I have also tried swabbing them with cotton balls.
I really need a way to remove the layers of dust. Anything help will be much
appreciated.
Thanks,
The Cute Giraffe
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| | | | | Author: | Yo_Yo_Flamingo | | Posted: | May 4, 2022 22:40 | | Subject: | Re: Dust | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, TheCuteGiraffe writes:
| | Hello Fellow Bricklinkers,
I have got some cheap second hand sets from a seller. I got the Lego Tower of
Orthanc 10237. Th set has a lot of elements on add angles angles and this has
resulted in dust gathering.
Some of the 16 tooth peices have gathered almost half a centimetre of dust. Others
like the floors of the building, (namely the basement) have gathered LAYERS of
dust and even after washing the baseplates the dust is still there.
I have also tried swabbing them with cotton balls.
I really need a way to remove the layers of dust. Anything help will be much
appreciated.
Thanks,
The Cute Giraffe
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A good shower head / hose usually does the trick for me.
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| | | | | | | Author: | TheCuteGiraffe | | Posted: | May 5, 2022 00:48 | | Subject: | Re: Dust | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| | | | | Author: | Elkenwood | | Posted: | May 5, 2022 05:04 | | Subject: | Re: Dust | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, TheCuteGiraffe writes:
| | Hello Fellow Bricklinkers,
I have got some cheap second hand sets from a seller. I got the Lego Tower of
Orthanc 10237. Th set has a lot of elements on add angles angles and this has
resulted in dust gathering.
Some of the 16 tooth peices have gathered almost half a centimetre of dust. Others
like the floors of the building, (namely the basement) have gathered LAYERS of
dust and even after washing the baseplates the dust is still there.
I have also tried swabbing them with cotton balls.
I really need a way to remove the layers of dust. Anything help will be much
appreciated.
Thanks,
The Cute Giraffe
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If compressed air doesn't work and the dust is stuck on, the best thing to
do is completely disassemble it and wash it. A mild dish soap in warm water works
well. I usually put some pieces in a plastic colander in a sink, use a tooth
brush to agitate the dirt, rinse everything off and leave it on a towel for a
couple days to fully dry.
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| | | | | | | Author: | Bricks_NW_UK | | Posted: | May 5, 2022 05:38 | | Subject: | Re: Dust | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Elkenwood writes:
| | In Help, TheCuteGiraffe writes:
| | Hello Fellow Bricklinkers,
I have got some cheap second hand sets from a seller. I got the Lego Tower of
Orthanc 10237. Th set has a lot of elements on add angles angles and this has
resulted in dust gathering.
Some of the 16 tooth peices have gathered almost half a centimetre of dust. Others
like the floors of the building, (namely the basement) have gathered LAYERS of
dust and even after washing the baseplates the dust is still there.
I have also tried swabbing them with cotton balls.
I really need a way to remove the layers of dust. Anything help will be much
appreciated.
Thanks,
The Cute Giraffe
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If compressed air doesn't work and the dust is stuck on, the best thing to
do is completely disassemble it and wash it. A mild dish soap in warm water works
well. I usually put some pieces in a plastic colander in a sink, use a tooth
brush to agitate the dirt, rinse everything off and leave it on a towel for a
couple days to fully dry.
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I also find a 1" paint brush very helpful when covered in dust A good quality
one with artificial bristles so they dont scratch
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| | | | | Author: | randyf | | Posted: | May 5, 2022 06:17 | | Subject: | Re: Dust | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, TheCuteGiraffe writes:
| | Hello Fellow Bricklinkers,
I have got some cheap second hand sets from a seller. I got the Lego Tower of
Orthanc 10237. Th set has a lot of elements on add angles angles and this has
resulted in dust gathering.
Some of the 16 tooth peices have gathered almost half a centimetre of dust. Others
like the floors of the building, (namely the basement) have gathered LAYERS of
dust and even after washing the baseplates the dust is still there.
I have also tried swabbing them with cotton balls.
I really need a way to remove the layers of dust. Anything help will be much
appreciated.
Thanks,
The Cute Giraffe
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Use a soft bristled toothbrush that has _all_ bristles in a slightly warm, soapy
bath. There is no need to scrub hard. Just be gentle and the dust should come
off quickly. Then leave the parts to air dry. That should easily do the trick.
Cheers,
Randy
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| | | | | | | Author: | TheCuteGiraffe | | Posted: | May 5, 2022 21:08 | | Subject: | Re: Dust | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| | Thanks Randyf |
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| | | | | Author: | dwvinky01 | | Posted: | May 5, 2022 07:22 | | Subject: | Re: Dust | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, TheCuteGiraffe writes:
| | Hello Fellow Bricklinkers,
I have got some cheap second hand sets from a seller. I got the Lego Tower of
Orthanc 10237. Th set has a lot of elements on add angles angles and this has
resulted in dust gathering.
Some of the 16 tooth peices have gathered almost half a centimetre of dust. Others
like the floors of the building, (namely the basement) have gathered LAYERS of
dust and even after washing the baseplates the dust is still there.
I have also tried swabbing them with cotton balls.
I really need a way to remove the layers of dust. Anything help will be much
appreciated.
Thanks,
The Cute Giraffe
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When I receive a used set, first thing I do is completely disassemble and put
in washing machine. Put all parts in a delicates garment bag and place in washing
machine on delicate setting. Place them on a towel to airdry overnight. Ive washed
several sets this way and the pieces come out looking new.
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| | | | | | | Author: | LEGOfan1138 | | Posted: | May 5, 2022 10:00 | | Subject: | Re: Dust | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, dwvinky01 writes:
| | In Help, TheCuteGiraffe writes:
| | Hello Fellow Bricklinkers,
I have got some cheap second hand sets from a seller. I got the Lego Tower of
Orthanc 10237. Th set has a lot of elements on add angles angles and this has
resulted in dust gathering.
Some of the 16 tooth peices have gathered almost half a centimetre of dust. Others
like the floors of the building, (namely the basement) have gathered LAYERS of
dust and even after washing the baseplates the dust is still there.
I have also tried swabbing them with cotton balls.
I really need a way to remove the layers of dust. Anything help will be much
appreciated.
Thanks,
The Cute Giraffe
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When I receive a used set, first thing I do is completely disassemble and put
in washing machine. Put all parts in a delicates garment bag and place in washing
machine on delicate setting. Place them on a towel to airdry overnight. Ive washed
several sets this way and the pieces come out looking new.
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I have the same problem. My temple of the crystal skull has been sitting on a
shelf for a while and it has a lot of dust on it. It is absolutely covered in
dust. Still trying to figure out the best way to get rid of the dust without
damaging the parts or stickers.
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