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How to repair Barbie - Darkened face

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How to repair Barbie - Darkened face
Jun 28, 2012 02:57 PM

I've come across a couple of bubblecuts with quite dark faces - smoke or just age, I don't know.  Anybody know of a product or process that will bring back the original color? Thanks.

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How to repair Barbie - Darkened face

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How to repair Barbie - Darkened face
Jun 28, 2012 02:57 PM

I've come across a couple of bubblecuts with quite dark faces - smoke or just age, I don't know.  Anybody know of a product or process that will bring back the original color? Thanks.

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by littleroundtop2 (677 ) View Listings
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Re: How to repair Barbie - Darkened face
Jun 28, 2012 03:03 PM

You can try washing in Dawn dish soap, which should take off some of the dark film if it's caused by smoking, But a lot of dolls, especially in the 64-65 time period, have heads that darken, sometimes significantly. It's just a property of the vinyl used in those years and, unfortunately, it's not reversible.

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Re: How to repair Barbie - Darkened face
Jun 28, 2012 04:20 PM

Thanks, no it's not a dirt kind of darkness, I'd say it's in the vinyl. I was just hoping there was some safe way to bleach out some of the discoloration. Thank you for your reply.

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Re: How to repair Barbie - Darkened face
Jul 12, 2012 02:30 PM

IAgree, the stain is nicotine exposure - just like smokers get on their teeth and finger nails

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