Is there a way to repair minor damage on TPE ?
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Is there a way to repair minor damage on TPE ?
Hope you had a great Christmas, I just looked at the bottom of my kimberdolls foot and noticed a little damage probably from when I was trying to get her dressed and I was just wondering if there is a way for me to fix the foot or is it irrrepairable ( yes I’m starting to keep her in socks so this hopefully doesn’t happen again
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Minor damage like that can be lessened with baby oil. Just rub it in, let it absorb, then dust with powder/cornstarch. Yep, socks and shoes will help prevent that from happening as well as adjusting the foot bolts so they stick out a little beyond the sole of the foot.
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Re: Is there a way to repair minor damage on TPE ?
Mr Franz wrote: ↑Mon Dec 26, 2022 3:44 pm Jeez my own feet are rougher than that!
Minor damage like that can be lessened with baby oil. Just rub it in, let it absorb, then dust with powder/cornstarch. Yep, sock and shoes will help prevent that from happening as well as adjusting the foot bolts so they stick out a little beyond the sole of the foot.
Thank you mr franz for that I will try that, this is my first doll so I guess I might of over reacted in a way
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Re: Is there a way to repair minor damage on TPE ?
And the fumes are really strong. Super super strong.
But it can be fixed
(Fumes can harm you. Don't breathe it. Use mask. Well ventilation area)
https://youtu.be/GqaFB9pfMyI
Re: Is there a way to repair minor damage on TPE ?
Thanks. My Kimber's feet are already kind of rough from the carpet. I'll definitely try the baby oil.Mr Franz wrote: ↑Mon Dec 26, 2022 3:44 pm Minor damage like that can be lessened with baby oil. Just rub it in, let it absorb, then dust with powder/cornstarch. Yep, socks and shoes will help prevent that from happening as well as adjusting the foot bolts so they stick out a little beyond the sole of the foot.
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Re: Is there a way to repair minor damage on TPE ?
Please do not try with any old heat gun, paint stripping hot air gun, etc. Not all hot air guns are made the same.
The real challenge is having patience when using hot air to repair, really take your time.
TPE has a limited window when it is plastic enough to gently mold and repair. After that it runs. Hotter still and it burns (the noted fumes).
If you wave the gun over the area, then after a bit you will start to see a sheen on the area. That is the surface TPE starting to melt and ready for rework.
My opinion is that the common method of oiling the area first causes some problems. In that case the target is already shiny, so a user misses the glistening work point and keeps on heating until the TPE totally melts or even burns. I typically dry air heat the target TPE, then when ready to smooth I mist a bit of oil on the area to assist in smoothing. Heat again to insure a good flow then finish with a mist of either alcohol or oil, depending on what surface effect I need.
Air heat repairing TPE, when done slowly and carefully, WILL NOT cause fumes or toxic clouds. Just take your time and practice first.
Cheers!
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