5 Razor blades, a heat lamp, a box of Ding Dongs, and 3 days later...

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5 Razor blades, a heat lamp, a box of Ding Dongs, and 3 days later...

I discovered something very useful in the removal of paint. Razor Blades. I know, most of you would think, "No shit sherlock..." but I was reluctant to try it. My original plan was to strip and sand the whole thing and make it completely yellow, but I found something even better.

I started with a Pacman converted to an Arkanoid 2 and repainted back into a crude Pac Man. Here is what I have now. The only parts not salvageable was the back and about 4 inches down from the CP. I repainted them black so it didnt look AS tacky. Still looks horrible, but infinitely better than I could have hoped. Maybe I can work up some stencils if someone can explain how. But anyways, its recognizable as a Pac once more.
 

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Whats this razor blade with heat lamp method all about ?

Nice Job with the Pacman !
 
I discovered something very useful in the removal of paint. Razor Blades. I know, most of you would think, "No shit sherlock..." but I was reluctant to try it. My original plan was to strip and sand the whole thing and make it completely yellow, but I found something even better.

I started with a Pacman converted to an Arkanoid 2 and repainted back into a crude Pac Man. Here is what I have now. The only parts not salvageable was the back and about 4 inches down from the CP. I repainted them black so it didnt look AS tacky. Still looks horrible, but infinitely better than I could have hoped. Maybe I can work up some stencils if someone can explain how. But anyways, its recognizable as a Pac once more.

This is the method I use:

http://www.arcaderestoration.com/index.asp?OPT=3&DATA=158&CBT=3
 
Yep, it wasnt too different from that. (Great site by the way)

Does anybody have any experience crafting stencils? Can anyone give me some pointers?

Thanks! pr0k is the guy you need to ask when it comes to Stencils. His are always top notch. I don't think he has an Pac Man ones, but I bet he could give you pointers on how to make a set.
 
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