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09-01-2021, 08:35 PM
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Sey hallo to my lille fren!
Join Date: Feb 2020
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Cleaning statues with Air duster Need advice
Hi,
I am quite new to the collectibles game. I have quite a few big statues now I want to keep dust free. And I've been using a combination of air duster from a can and makeup brushes.
I own a gaming Pc and I've just ordered this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Now a thought came to me could I use this to keep dust off my statues?. Would it be safe?.
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09-01-2021, 09:06 PM
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Omega Red
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Honestly that would probably be better than canned air..there are chemicals in the can, they may affect the paint later on down the road. Best bet is the makeup brush and an air compressor like the one you showed.
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09-01-2021, 09:12 PM
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Sey hallo to my lille fren!
Join Date: Feb 2020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankierock
Honestly that would probably be better than canned air..there are chemicals in the can they may affect the paint later on down the road. Best bet is the makeup brush and an air compressor like the one you showed.
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Oh, that's perfect good to know and saves me buying any more cans in the future.
Thanks for the help.
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09-01-2021, 09:26 PM
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Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
Join Date: Jul 2020
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also if you want to keep dust to minimum, get a good air purifier. what you got is good and like the previous poster said, i would stay away from can spray. they might damage the paint.
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09-02-2021, 07:00 AM
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Justice League
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Florida
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I think swiffer type products are good because they attract the dust so it can be removed instead of being blown around the room where it will eventually settle right back down again…and air quality is crucial so a high quality air purifier will help cut down dust in the air.
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09-02-2021, 07:47 AM
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The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Michigan
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Nice filter in your furnace/ac to grab dust. Also I have found since putting mine in a wood floor room as opposed to carpet helped more than anything.
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09-02-2021, 12:54 PM
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curmudgeon Mod
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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If you are on Facebook, the Batman Statue Collector had a good video on a new air duster. Battery powered and rechargeable. A decent air duster.
I would never use canned air. No telling what the chemicals in those cans could do to the paint on a statue long term.
I use a combination of make-up brush and vacuum. As I brush I hold the nozzle of a vacuum hose close to suck up the dust. Otherwise you are just spreading the dust around with the brush.
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09-02-2021, 05:22 PM
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Teen Titans
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbr3bagshotrow
If you are on Facebook, the Batman Statue Collector had a good video on a new air duster. Battery powered and rechargeable. A decent air duster.
I would never use canned air. No telling what the chemicals in those cans could do to the paint on a statue long term.
I use a combination of make-up brush and vacuum. As I brush I hold the nozzle of a vacuum hose close to suck up the dust. Otherwise you are just spreading the dust around with the brush.
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I saw that too!!! I ordered one, should come in today.
You can also search the Batman collector on YouTube. It should be one of his more recent videos.
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09-02-2021, 07:13 PM
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I went to a general store. They wouldn't let me buy anything specifically.
Join Date: Oct 2011
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why you gotta be so fancy, just use a good semi stiff brush man, much easier to control and safer.
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