RotoBadger Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Well, I finally scored my Nomura Radar Robot! I got a steal on it too as the pictures on Ebay were not very good and, after receiving the robot, I found it to be FILTHY. That is actually great news because I think it will look very nice after I clean the muck off of it. Now here's the deal: After looking closely at the box I realized that it is covered in the same filmy junk as the robot. The seller is the original owner of this robot and, judging by the smell of the box, is a heavy smoker. So I'm guessing its a combination of grease, dirt and smoke. I rubbed a small portion of the box lid with a wet finger and it seems to clean up VERY nicely! Now, how can I do the whole box safely? I want to be very careful not to remove any of the artwork paint whilst taking off the grime.Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe K. Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Here, Andy (complete with words of wisdom from Dear Henk and others...):http://danefield.com/alpha/forums/index.php?showtopic=2564This thread originally appeared back in April, 2005. Is there anything new to add? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 ROTO - Congrats - that one is still on my wishlist too! I would not hasitate to try with WATER only first. Just a moist sponge would do it. Please try very very carefully - at a side flap first. If you are succesful - go on! Please be carefull - that not too much water invade the cardboard. I would also try to bring a very little washing up liquid in the maybe warm water first. Try to use the sponge with very little water first.BTW -If you have the boxtop apart - it is very usefull to flaten it with a steam iron. (Please use a very clean cloth to protect the box!) And if possible - cool down the box immedeately on a flat iron thing - so it will keep the flat form. ;) TAKE YOUR TIME!!! and give us some pics before and after - THX!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotoBadger Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Joe and Dirk:Thanks for the quick replies! I think I will try water first VERY gently. The grime on the box is greasy so I want to make sure I get it all. I will take my time. The one thing I'm happy about is that the box is the later version for Radar Robot. I shows more of a "close-up" of the robot from the chest up rather than the whole robot. I really prefer this box for some reason so I was happy to be able to pick it up. I will try some cleaning later and post pictures!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toyman Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Bread!...yes that's right...bread, just get some soft white bread and roll it into a ball then rub over the dirt and hey presto, the yeast reacts with the dirt and it (usually) comes off, let me know how it goes, :rolleyes: Noel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotoBadger Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Well, I did the sponge and water tricked and that worked just fine. The box didn't clean up quite as well as I had hoped but I still think there is a nice improvement. The box and robot are not perfect but, for the price I got them for, I am very, very happy and the robot works! Check them out (Be sure to view full scale to see detail:BEFORE:AFTER: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Roto,I have cleaned a few grimy boxes, and isopropyl alcohol rubbed on with a Q-tip works great! It will not damage the litho ink but definately removes grease and grime. The water cleaning worked ok, but I think the alcohol will do a bit better. Congrats on a great score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbius Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Great buy there Andy! Especially that scarce box one I'm not familiar with. Another box fan. I love it!! :PHey you've saved him! He's no longer a 'NEECOTEEN' robot! Let the healing begin. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dratomic Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Holy cow. That cleaned up really well -- better than I'd have expected. The alcohol might do the trick, if you're careful. Worth a try, perhaps. (Says someone who's NEVER tried cleaning a box and should really probably keep his yap shut! :) )On the other hand, the smoke might have completely invaded the fibers of the cardboard, in which case you probably won't get it much better without professional restoration. Not sure it's worth the cost... It really does look nice as is. Congrats on a wonderful addition to your already impressive collection. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 ROTO - When I remember - those box in the auction was DIRT&DUST ONLY. So for the first - I can see clear colours - and thats quite nice!! On the other hand yes - maybe a second cleaning with another mixture will recover some other dirt - I have never tried but alcohol would get the more oily or greasy dirts away. So maybe you try a second round - or at some parts only - but for me it looks quite nice already. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fineas J. Whoopie Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I agree that this is the cooler box, it seems older for some reason. Very nice snag Andy congratulations! When you decide on your next robot you really go after it until you have one don't you? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Nice work and nice score - yes I have always preferred this version of box illustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkrobotik Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I've bid on a few of them Roto but not yet been successful but I'm still hopeful.The remote box is a real killer.Nice pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Palmer Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Definitely in the toy robot box art hall of fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbius Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 ...it's amazing that the box didn't read..."Brinking Light" as on some other neat toy boxes of the era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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