why she began to melt.?

Siliconeman · Post by **Siliconeman** » Wed May 19, 2021 1:54 pm

I see slotcars! Nice!

Cheers!

Sili

DG · Post by DG » Wed May 19, 2021 2:32 pm

Ok, this is going to break my heart when this eventually happens to my guys. What is the lifespan of TPE?

siliconelover · Post by **siliconelover** » Wed May 19, 2021 2:37 pm

DG wrote:Ok, this is going to break my heart when this eventually happens to my guys. What is the lifespan of TPE?

It is going to vary by the TPE mixture that is used. Different formulas by different manufacturers and constantly changing them means there is no one answer or exact timeframe.

This the nature of the material. It can become dry and crack or sticky and melt.

If you want to make an investment, consider a quality silicone doll. I have dolls that are 10 plus years old and you would never know it.

DG · Post by DG » Wed May 19, 2021 3:09 pm

If WM makes their 160cm males and #207 head in Silicone, I will get them.

Brunch · Post by **Brunch** » Wed May 19, 2021 4:24 pm

Any chance this could be due to salt? Like salt in the air from the ocean eg.

Just a wild shot in the dark...

david 68 · Post by **david 68** » Wed May 19, 2021 7:18 pm

no body worry about your gurls transforming ....

well...at the moment

now if she smells like strong diesel fumes ,you decide to cover her up with a sheet ,then that may be a problem.

.i still believe its a poor quality, of not caring. some one not knowing on how to mix thermoplastic which is the counterfeit wanna be doll money makers in which is my own true opinion......... :drinking:

Fantastic Plastic · Post by **Fantastic Plastic** » Wed May 19, 2021 9:31 pm

Yes, again, I am somewhat concerned with this. Especially with pictures of the head that turned into pudding! If this sort of thing happens to my doll closet it would indeed be catastrophic!
None of my dolls have a strong smell, or even smell at all practically, so I guess I can have a little comfort in that.
But still, very concerning nonetheless!

FP

david 68 · Post by **david 68** » Thu May 20, 2021 3:45 am

when i first discovered one of my gurl's head melting,

i really was put on an heavy concern on me,due to that on the 2nd floor of my home

all the gurlz are posing through out the entire floor, fortunately all of them are safe

.....so far i'v been lucky

....word of caution. beware of whom you buy a doll from.... :drinking:

david 68 · Post by **david 68** » Thu May 20, 2021 3:58 am

Brunch wrote:Any chance this could be due to salt? Like salt in the air from the ocean eg.

Just a wild shot in the dark...

...No....

bad garage made dolls,not knowing how to mix.....maybe not even having the know how. :drinking:

Technician · Post by **Technician** » Fri May 21, 2021 11:51 am

Well this thread took a really dark turn. I saw the first post the other day and figured it would end with "now we all know not to use THAT brand hair spray" or something. My condolences to those who have had a doll fall prey to the melting.
I'm a bit surprised none of the manufacturers have given an opinion, or even better a preventive measure.

siliconelover · Post by **siliconelover** » Fri May 21, 2021 12:04 pm

Technician wrote: I'm a bit surprised none of the manufacturers have given an opinion, or even better a preventive measure.

It is the nature of the product. It has a lifespan. ALL the TPE dolls will expire after a certain amount of time. You can't prevent it from happening any more than you as a human can prevent aging and death.

seagull · Post by **seagull** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:33 pm

There are members with TPE dolls that have lasted quite a few years

DG · Post by DG » Fri May 21, 2021 6:03 pm

I seriously hope to get at least a decade out of each of my guys before having to replace them with their 2.0 bodies and heads.

Fantastic Plastic · Post by **Fantastic Plastic** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:10 pm

I have a five year old Racyme.

gogodolls · Post by **gogodolls** » Fri May 21, 2021 8:46 pm

I'm so sorry to see what happened to your doll's head.

As others have mentioned, I think it must have had some sort of chemical or environmental reaction. (or a very bad mix of TPE).

I find this strange because I have a lot of dolls and the TPE of my older dolls, which are now almost 6 years old,
rather seems to harden slightly over time instead of softer.

This is just my observation here.