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I'm doing some sun fading this weekend which got me thinking about this. I still see a lot of questions and concerns about peroxide soaks and the erroneous belief that nothing can be done for pony cancer. I thought I'd post what I've observed over the years, in case anyone finds it useful.
Hydrogen Peroxide Soaks
Works well when the pony's pores need to be cleaned out
Often safe on ponies who burn during regular sun fading
Use for:
- discoloring from scents (works great on discolored perfume puffs, but once their hair fades it's difficult to dye)
- discoloring from smoke
- pony cancer
- large blotchy stains
- mildew stains
- sometimes helps with head/body discoloring
- usually safe for glitter symbols
- can be used for overall whitening
Downsides
- dries out hair and the hair won't hold a curl as easily after exposure
- may remove pearlized paint (TE eyes, pearly bodies, etc.)
- reports that it hardens the pony's body, but I've never had this happen, my thoughts is that maybe it cleans out the platisizer, which would have leached out on its own anyway
- will damage mechanical parts
- destroys magic message pony symbols
- makes chartreuse hair bleed color onto anything nearby
- you can't cover the pony, so if you decide to expose to sun as well, fading can happen, I've only had problems with pink and red hair fading, not other colors
Does the pony need to be exposed to the sun while soaking? It seems to me that it works faster when used together, but I'm currently experimenting with this to see if it makes any difference. In theory, if the peroxide works by cleaning out the dirt that has caused the stains, then the sun wouldn't be needed.
Sun Fading
Works well for staining that has soaked into the pony's vinyl
- pen and ink stains, even sharpie
- highlighter stains, saddle sores, those bright pink marks ponies are so prone to getting
- can be used for overall whitening
Downsides
- fading of hair, eyes, and symbols can happen if not covered, red and pink hair fade especially quickly when exposed to the sun
- if you cover the pony in aluminum foil, this can stain the body yellow
The main reason I wanted to post this, is that I have absolutely cured pony cancer with peroxide soaks and I want people to know that it can be done. I think restoration is all about doing what makes you enjoy your collection more. For me, I would rather have slightly dry hair than brown blotches on my pony's face. Others may prefer something different.
Any restoration technique can cause damage, so whatever you try do it carefully. I hope this is helpful.
Hydrogen Peroxide Soaks
Works well when the pony's pores need to be cleaned out
Often safe on ponies who burn during regular sun fading
Use for:
- discoloring from scents (works great on discolored perfume puffs, but once their hair fades it's difficult to dye)
- discoloring from smoke
- pony cancer
- large blotchy stains
- mildew stains
- sometimes helps with head/body discoloring
- usually safe for glitter symbols
- can be used for overall whitening
Downsides
- dries out hair and the hair won't hold a curl as easily after exposure
- may remove pearlized paint (TE eyes, pearly bodies, etc.)
- reports that it hardens the pony's body, but I've never had this happen, my thoughts is that maybe it cleans out the platisizer, which would have leached out on its own anyway
- will damage mechanical parts
- destroys magic message pony symbols
- makes chartreuse hair bleed color onto anything nearby
- you can't cover the pony, so if you decide to expose to sun as well, fading can happen, I've only had problems with pink and red hair fading, not other colors
Does the pony need to be exposed to the sun while soaking? It seems to me that it works faster when used together, but I'm currently experimenting with this to see if it makes any difference. In theory, if the peroxide works by cleaning out the dirt that has caused the stains, then the sun wouldn't be needed.
Sun Fading
Works well for staining that has soaked into the pony's vinyl
- pen and ink stains, even sharpie
- highlighter stains, saddle sores, those bright pink marks ponies are so prone to getting
- can be used for overall whitening
Downsides
- fading of hair, eyes, and symbols can happen if not covered, red and pink hair fade especially quickly when exposed to the sun
- if you cover the pony in aluminum foil, this can stain the body yellow
The main reason I wanted to post this, is that I have absolutely cured pony cancer with peroxide soaks and I want people to know that it can be done. I think restoration is all about doing what makes you enjoy your collection more. For me, I would rather have slightly dry hair than brown blotches on my pony's face. Others may prefer something different.
Any restoration technique can cause damage, so whatever you try do it carefully. I hope this is helpful.
