Care and maintenance of TPE
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Want to make sure I get this right for when my doll arrives, thanks.
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Re: Care and maintenance of TPE
I'm sure you meant "applied baby oil then powder".terabyte wrote:cleaned it with soap and water, applied powder then baby oil.
With new TPE material there is no need to apply oil.
There you have the effect of humidity on the TPE surface (oil gets not absorbed).
This will lead to the fact that the powder is being saturated and surface gets sticky soon again.
So if there is an excess of oil, it doesn't work well.
Also, if you don't wait at least 1-2 hours to let the oil soak in, it wont work that good, too.
terabyte wrote:The smoothness last for about a day and half, now its back to being rubbery feeling with a slight drag if run my finger across it. I'm thinking I must have done one of the steps wrong.
Want to make sure I get this right for when my doll arrives, thanks.
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Ok I definitely did it wrong because I powdered then oiled. So If I am reading your post correct, skip the baby oil and just use the powder?hansdampf21 wrote:Hi terabyte,
I'm sure you meant "applied baby oil then powder".terabyte wrote:cleaned it with soap and water, applied powder then baby oil.
With new TPE material there is no need to apply oil.
There you have the effect of humidity on the TPE surface (oil gets not absorbed).
This will lead to the fact that the powder is being saturated and surface gets sticky soon again.
So if there is an excess of oil, it doesn't work well.
Also, if you don't wait at least 1-2 hours to let the oil soak in, it wont work that good, too.
terabyte wrote:The smoothness last for about a day and half, now its back to being rubbery feeling with a slight drag if run my finger across it. I'm thinking I must have done one of the steps wrong.
Want to make sure I get this right for when my doll arrives, thanks.
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Re: Care and maintenance of TPE
When the doll is new, there are fabric residues and the TPE has enough oil in it anyway.terabyte wrote:Ok I definitely did it wrong because I powdered then oiled. So If I am reading your post correct, skip the baby oil and just use the powder?hansdampf21 wrote:Hi terabyte,
I'm sure you meant "applied baby oil then powder".terabyte wrote:cleaned it with soap and water, applied powder then baby oil.
With new TPE material there is no need to apply oil.
There you have the effect of humidity on the TPE surface (oil gets not absorbed).
This will lead to the fact that the powder is being saturated and surface gets sticky soon again.
So if there is an excess of oil, it doesn't work well.
Also, if you don't wait at least 1-2 hours to let the oil soak in, it wont work that good, too.
terabyte wrote:The smoothness last for about a day and half, now its back to being rubbery feeling with a slight drag if run my finger across it. I'm thinking I must have done one of the steps wrong.
Want to make sure I get this right for when my doll arrives, thanks.
After you have washed the doll several times and after some usage, it may be helpful to use baby oil to keep her supple. It depends on the TPE blend.
Just be cautious if you notice any dry looking spots especially at her private parts, armpits and so on.
Needless to say, she should never run dry during sex (just with a RG hehe).
You can find several good threads about this topic in this forum section, and there's also a sticky regarding TPE and mineral oil.
If you have any further questions you could of course ask them here.
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Much appreciated for the info and advice, also I will read through the sticky.hansdampf21 wrote:When the doll is new, there are fabric residues and the TPE has enough oil in it anyway.terabyte wrote:Ok I definitely did it wrong because I powdered then oiled. So If I am reading your post correct, skip the baby oil and just use the powder?hansdampf21 wrote:Hi terabyte,
I'm sure you meant "applied baby oil then powder".terabyte wrote:cleaned it with soap and water, applied powder then baby oil.
With new TPE material there is no need to apply oil.
There you have the effect of humidity on the TPE surface (oil gets not absorbed).
This will lead to the fact that the powder is being saturated and surface gets sticky soon again.
So if there is an excess of oil, it doesn't work well.
Also, if you don't wait at least 1-2 hours to let the oil soak in, it wont work that good, too.
terabyte wrote:The smoothness last for about a day and half, now its back to being rubbery feeling with a slight drag if run my finger across it. I'm thinking I must have done one of the steps wrong.
Want to make sure I get this right for when my doll arrives, thanks.
After you have washed the doll several times and after some usage, it may be helpful to use baby oil to keep her supple. It depends on the TPE blend.
Just be cautious if you notice any dry looking spots especially at her private parts, armpits and so on.
Needless to say, she should never run dry during sex (just with a RG hehe).
You can find several good threads about this topic in this forum section, and there's also a sticky regarding TPE and mineral oil.
If you have any further questions you could of course ask them here.
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No problem. If you can't find the sticky, it's under "Not specifically listed TPE/TPR Doll Mods, Repairs & Maintenance".terabyte wrote: Much appreciated for the info and advice, also I will read through the sticky.
http://dollforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=229&t=88739
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Sounds like your doll's 'skin' has been seriously dried out by that treatment.Tameron wrote:Hi gang. I want to start by saying Happy Holidays. I have a dilemma with my TPE doll. My doll was severely stained from a black dress in a photo shoot. I used a product called "Incredible", in lew of Mineral Spirits, and also applied ProxiCare by Armmor Hammer which seemed to work getting out the majority of the stains. This process created a tacky feel to the doll, similar to a silicone doll. What would I use to get rid of the tackeyness of the TPE? Baby powder or petroleum jelly.
I would try to give her back some oil by a weekly baby oil application.
Let soak in, then powder (cornstarch). Leave out the high-stress areas from powdering to prevent further dry-out and therefore the risk of tearing.
See the thread linked above for additional information.
Best wishes
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Better use soft baby soap, without any organic ingredients like aloe vera or cocoa, they will not be absorbed like on human skin. Also advised here on the forum is to dilute the soap 1 to 5 with water.Zippy81 wrote:Hi all. I've been reading here about the various things people use to clean their TPE dolls and I noticed some say soft soap. I was wondering if this soap would be harmful to the TPE? Is this the "softsoap" people are referring to? Thanks.
http://dollforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=215&t=94696
Re: Care and maintenance of TPE
Awesome. Thanks a bunch!gaucho wrote:Better use soft baby soap, without any organic ingredients like aloe vera or cocoa, they will not be absorbed like on human skin. Also advised here on the forum is to dilute the soap 1 to 5 with water.Zippy81 wrote:Hi all. I've been reading here about the various things people use to clean their TPE dolls and I noticed some say soft soap. I was wondering if this soap would be harmful to the TPE? Is this the "softsoap" people are referring to? Thanks.
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I just ordered a new doll, and have been doing some reading to prepare myself. The doll will be made of platinum silicone, but I'm having some trouble finding a thread as informative about that material as this one. Does anyone have any tips or links to help?
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Also make sure you get all water out of her "insides" or mold will grow. I use a small plastic tube to keep her open while I use an aquarium pump blowing air inside her to insure I get all moisture out .
terabyte wrote:I have a question about washing your doll especially that 1st wash when you get her. Do you use antibacterial soap, water, and a washrag? Just soap and your hands? One of those lufa scrub items?