Paint removal and repaint on a TPE doll
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Paint removal and repaint on a TPE doll
My apologies in advance is this topic has been discussed before but I can't really find an answer to my specific question in the archives. It's probably there somewhere but I just can't find it.
I recently purchased a used doll at a great price that I want to use for photos. The doll is fine but the manufacturer added some pretty unrealistic painted highlights with pink paint sprayed on. They put this stuff on the collar bone, navel, nipples and other places on the doll. It just looks silly and fake so I want to remove it and repaint the nipples to a better color. The doll is a TPE JS Doll knock off of a WM doll.
I've read conflicting advice on what to use to remove the paint...Odorless Mineral Spirits came up as a good solution on TPE, but others say that damages the TPE. I don't want to ruin the doll, TPE is a surface I haven't worked with and I don't have a TPE sample to experiment with. What should I use to safely remove the paint?
Then on the flip side, what kind of paint should be used to repaint the nipples? I want something permanent / semi-permanent that won't rub off or damage the TPE.
I'll attach a photo of the areas I'm talking about. It's actually more Pepto-Bismol pink than it shows in the photos.
I would prefer some recommendations of things I can find in local hardware/hobby/paint stores rather than special order stuff from specialty shops.
Thanks for your replies.
JA
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I can confirm that Mineral Based Baby Oil with remove factory paint.Studio5280 wrote:Then on the flip side, what kind of paint should be used to repaint the nipples? I want something permanent / semi-permanent that won't rub off or damage the TPE.
I was hoping someone who knows better might answer the second part of the question, how to repaint, and what to use.
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http://dollforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=272&t=86927
I'll let you know how it works.
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I use silicone mixed with mineral spirits to repaint on a more permanant level. If you want a temporary solution look to miss atleur paints for tpe.grimreefer24601 wrote:I can confirm that Mineral Based Baby Oil with remove factory paint.Studio5280 wrote:Then on the flip side, what kind of paint should be used to repaint the nipples? I want something permanent / semi-permanent that won't rub off or damage the TPE.
I was hoping someone who knows better might answer the second part of the question, how to repaint, and what to use.
Powder makeup is a good temp solution as well. Let me know if you need more help.
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Silicone, mineral spirits, and what coloring? I may wan't that on some parts. Will the silicone paint still fade with mineral oil treatment?samara78 wrote:I use silicone mixed with mineral spirits to repaint on a more permanant level. If you want a temporary solution look to miss atleur paints for tpe.
Powder makeup is a good temp solution as well. Let me know if you need more help.
I understand Missatleur paints can be peeled off, which I kind of like, is there any reasoning against this? Does it damage the TPE?
Is there any issue with using silicone on a TPE doll?
Can you link any info on your Silicone Mineral Spirits repaint? I'd be interested to read more about it. Of course, now that I know it exists I'll be looking for it. You could help save me some time if there's a link available you can point me to.
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stay away from paint.
you need to find pastels in a skin tone pallet that can be consumed. There's a big difference between non-toxic and consumable.
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You mean Pastel Sticks? For permanent color like samara is taking about or something else? Any info on the technique?Procrasturbate wrote:most doll companies under 4k (DH/OR/YL/WM) use pastels to stain their TPE.
stay away from paint.
you need to find pastels in a skin tone pallet that can be consumed. There's a big difference between non-toxic and consumable.
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grimreefer24601 wrote:Silicone, mineral spirits, and what coloring? I may wan't that on some parts. Will the silicone paint still fade with mineral oil treatment?samara78 wrote:I use silicone mixed with mineral spirits to repaint on a more permanant level. If you want a temporary solution look to miss atleur paints for tpe.
Powder makeup is a good temp solution as well. Let me know if you need more help.
I avoided the areas that are colorwd with mineral oil. I mix with powder first or apply powder color before then use the mineral spirits with rtv 4500 food grade silicone.
I understand Missatleur paints can be peeled off, which I kind of like, is there any reasoning against this? Does it damage the TPE?
it is harmless to the tpe.
Is there any issue with using silicone on a TPE doll?
unless it is2 part like doll makers use then no, no issues
Can you link any info on your Silicone Mineral Spirits repaint? I'd be interested to read more about it.i have a thread in the repair and maintanance section painting on silicone tutorial it works on silicone and tpe and is almost permanant. I paint tpe heads with this all the time. Of course, now that I know it exists I'll be looking for it. You could help save me some time if there's a link available you can point me to.
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Doesn't matter, I think I found it.
Painting on silicone tutorial
Just so other here don't have to search for it.
Thanks samara.
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paint is horrible. it sits on top of the skin like a sticker. doesnt look real, and if youre thinking about using you mouth, dont.
pastels (sticks) are what factories use as i stated before. Just reapply ever few months as it fades. Everytime you oil your doll, the vag/nipples/mouth color will get wiped off anyway, so learn how to draw with pastels.
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