How can i remove Pony Cancer?

[N0vaDulcet]

I have a Sky dancer with what it looked like Pony Cancer, i put her in Vanish (like OxiClean but from Europe) and very hot water, and i'm not sure if it worked (it didn't remove her glittery symbols tho). I heard that the cancer is killed by putting them in hot water, is this true? The spots are still there but for what i know those are removed with Salon 40 creme. Did i do it the right way, or is there another method i should do instead?

 

[CharmsPonies]

I would look at this page on the pony preservation project.

 

[Ora]

Same question here - I did look at the page, but if anyone has personal experience, particularly with something that's not sunfading, it would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Alstroemeria]

The spots won't fade completely, but they should lighten. Certain colors get weird color changes (Quarterback's blue, the dark pink of Pinwheel) that cause lighter spots with a brown tint. That can't be UV fixed. Lighter spots stay lighter.

 

[ParadiseDreams]

The spots won't fade completely, but they should lighten. Certain colors get weird color changes (Quarterback's blue, the dark pink of Pinwheel) that cause lighter spots with a brown tint. That can't be UV fixed. Lighter spots stay lighter.

Doesn’t the preservation project site mention to color match and paint over the lightened spots that sun fading causes, after the spot is cleared, for this reason.

 

[Ora]

Doesn’t the preservation project site mention to color match and paint over the lightened spots that sun fading causes, after the spot is cleared, for this reason.

It does, but colour matching is hell. I have never, ever, managed to perfectly match the pink on a pony. Sure, it might look better than the cancer itself or than obviously faded spots, but if it's supposed to pass scrutiny better than standing on a shelf a few feet away, I suck at it. And I'm pretty decent with painting as such.

 

[Alstroemeria]

Doesn’t the preservation project site mention to color match and paint over the lightened spots that sun fading causes, after the spot is cleared, for this reason.

Yep, but people stilled asked even with the link in this thread.

I've faded several and at best, it improves appearance because it's lighter. It's good to do some UV fade lightening before redying or painting if the intention is to touch up or customize. Spots can show through dye.

@Ora for paint matching, you mix a bit of paint in a sealable container and incrementally change the color while testing on the bottom of a hoof (or on the symbol if touching up). Hot water and soap removes paint until it's sealed.

Some paints will also dry weird, so I like to test paints whenever get new ones to see how they dry, finish, and mix. Craft quality acrylics are...varied in quality. I use a combination of some craft and some artist quality.

 

[Ora]

@Ora for paint matching, you mix a bit of paint in a sealable container and incrementally change the color while testing on the bottom of a hoof (or on the symbol if touching up). Hot water and soap removes paint until it's sealed.

Some paints will also dry weird, so I like to test paints whenever get new ones to see how they dry, finish, and mix. Craft quality acrylics are...varied in quality. I use a combination of some craft and some artist quality.

Oh, I know - but I've had ponies on which I've tried and tried and tried combinations, but never managed to quite match the shade.

 

[Alstroemeria]

Which colors and what paints brands? I've been painting since '87, I've probably tried most brands of acrylics at some point.

 

[ParadiseDreams]

It does, but colour matching is hell. I have never, ever, managed to perfectly match the pink on a pony. Sure, it might look better than the cancer itself or than obviously faded spots, but if it's supposed to pass scrutiny better than standing on a shelf a few feet away, I suck at it. And I'm pretty decent with painting as such.

Ora - as a fellow painter I know what you’re saying is certainly the truth. Color matching is hard in general and I couldn’t imagine doing it for Hasbro’s unique colors.