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TygonCub — Douglas Simba Eye Repair (Right)
Published: 2012-04-26 03:10:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 932; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 0
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My Douglas Cuddle Toy Simba had scuffed eyes ([link] ) so I touched them up with a black Krylon Short Cuts Paint Pen. I applied paint only where necessary in thin layers, allowing several hours of dry time between application of layers. It only required 2 layers. The fix is only visible within six inches of the eyes and only in the right lighting conditions. Overall, I consider it a great way to repair eye scuffs/scratches.The other repaired eye is here: [link]
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I'm going to do like this on my Douglas Simba when I get him
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Wow, thanks for posting. The eyes look brand new. You wouldn't even be able 2 tell there were scratches previously. I hope I am able to accomplish the same thing with mine. - Weezy
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You're welcome. My biggest tip is to give plenty of time for each layer to dry before touching it or doing another layer, otherwise it will mess up the surface of the paint. The tip of the paint pen leaves a very smooth finish.
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Okay, thanks TygonCub 
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No prob. One more thing: I practiced first on a Nala cub with scuffed eyes that I picked up at Goodwill for only a buck. You might check out a secondhand store and get a cheap plush with scuffed plastic eyes to practice on before tackling something more rare/expensive.
And be sure to follow the instructions on the pen (shake well before each use and paint on a piece of paper first to get the paint flowing properly).
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Of course, I should definitely read the directions before using lol. And yeah, not 2 worry, I've already picked myself out a "lab rat" if you will, to practice on. I hope I get it all right. (I'll be posting a before & after when the deed is done) Thanks again for everything tho - Weezy
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Lookin' forward to the before/after pics. G'luck!
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You did a great job covering the scuffs! I'm definitely going to try the Krylon Short Cuts Paint Pen on a couple of mine.
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Thanks--y'know, I was really nervous putting a permanent paint pen to the eyes of such a rare plush, but it turned out to be so incredibly easy that I couldn't believe I was done already. The biggest consumer of time was just waiting for the paint to dry.
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I would have been nervous, too, but it looks great! I hope to find a Douglas Simba like yours one day.
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