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  • KneonKnight
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    If you haven't done anything yet, I suggest this product right here to fill the holes - http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/cnt...e-Adhesive.htm

    It dries clear, and a drop should fill the holes nicely. Clean the area thoroughly with soap and water, allow it to dry completely, then apply the adhesive.. Any excess can be wiped off with a cloth before it dries, leaving a nice, smooth repair. After the adhesive has fully set, you can paint over it with acrylic paint. If you want to make sure the paint is as close to the original face color as possible, paint a piece of uncolored glass, then turn it over and look at the color from the other side. That will show you how the paint will look when dried. On such small areas, the match doesn't have to be exact, as it will blend into the overall color of the face from a distance of more than a few inches.

    Good luck, and post pics of your final repair.

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  • ATC
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    Thanks, all, for the hints and tips. I cleaned this guy up again and again with oxy 10 acne cleansing wash. I think he came out better, although far from perfect. I think I'm going to leave him as-is because it doesn't look nearly as bad as it did before he got super cleaned.
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    I still need to rINSE some of that oxy 10 out of his hair, but it's a satisfactory improvement.
    - ATC



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  • amwic
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    ATC,

    The holes don't look too bad, they're battle scars from a past time and can be classed as a badge of honour. If they bother you too much then you could try heating up a small soldering iron (not too hot, just enough to melt the vinyl) and gently draw vinyl from each side of the holes to fill them, make sure the soldering iron head is spotlessly clean first.. when the holes are filled in, it will look a bit messy and rough, but this can be smoothed up with fine 'Wet & Dry' rubbing paper (1200 grit, or near).. The final gentle rubbing should be done with blunted 'Wet & Dry' paper (use two pieces against each other to blunt before use) and use a bit of water with the final buffing up, try match the sheen from the rest of the face. The rubbing paper can be torn into small strips and shaped accordingly when using it.

    Good luck.

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  • Joe90
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    Here's one of my 'Joes (Action Man, actually) with battle scars.

    I left him the way he was.

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  • Gforce121262@yahoo.com
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    What .do you. Do WITH THE Tooth Paste

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  • Aiwaloki
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    What? No one suggested toothpaste yet? I like the dap idea..

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  • GI Defender
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    Can't say I would do most of these suggestions. I usually find a creative way to mask them by either weathering the "wound" or hiding it in a specific uniform where you can't see it. (them)

    I have fixed scuff and gouges, but bb-pellet damage is difficult.

    Personally, I would stay away from heat period. Also, make sure when you mix pigment in epoxy you use something that will actually mix with the epoxy. Some paints are water based and have a terrible reaction when mixed with epoxy.

    My suggestion is to leave him original, and put him in an Astro suit with helmet. Or maybe a Crash Crew,

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  • ATC
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    Heat scares me on an old vintage head. I think I'll give the caulking and paint mix a try first. Thanks for all the inputs!
    www.gijoe.50megs.com
    - ATC

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  • Gforce121262@yahoo.com
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    Try the Hot Glue Gun.
    this is Barbie Collectors .
    Close Holes in the Head of Bsrbies.
    I done this on Joes with Hands which were attack by a Dog .
    This smooth the tip over.
    And close the Holes

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  • Neutron-X
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    I have been working on a similar problem. I read on one of The Face Book Joe sites. That you heat a metal pin or like object and melt the damage areas then later carefully sand. I have not tried this so I can not recommend it. Normally I wouldn't try something like this without trying on a practice head first. I picked up an original EE redhead with 2 small dart holes I couldn't see in auction pics. Still working out best solution for my issue.

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  • Gforce121262@yahoo.com
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    Dap Plus is .good stuff.
    i have cast it for Special Joe Project.
    BathRoom Chalking can also be mix with Acrylic Paint.
    Good tip Joe 90

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  • Joe90
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    My initial reaction is to leave him the way he is.

    You might try mixing some DAP Alex Plus with flesh colour paint and fill the holes. It should stay flexible after it drys and would be a little more translucent than regular paint.

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  • ActionYankee
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    Like I said, it's a wonderful character mark, makes him stick out as unique among your collection.

    My Aquanaut is my favorite PH for those scar things on his face.

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  • ATC
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    My last resort will be to reflock the poor guy and give him a beard.
    I'd hate to do that to this figure, though, since his noggin is OTHERWISE in great shape.
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    That will be my last resort.

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  • ActionYankee
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    I'd keep them. Looks like crash damage to me.

    My Aquanaut has these peculiar lines down both sides of his face. I'm calling them war wounds from his pre-69 Navy SEAL days in Nam.







    But if you really are set on repairing him, check out this thread: http://actionmanhq.co.uk/forum/showt...highlight=held

    Quite the turnaround.

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