Sprays to Keep Dust Off?

[ArchdukeJames]

Hey friends, I am brand new to this forum but a long time action figure fan.

I have a fairly decent collection (about 400) of mostly open-air action figures. This last month, I spent the super laborious task of cleaning off the action figures of several years worth of accumulated dust. This process was long, labour intensive, and frankly a pain in the neck. I don't want to do it again, or if I do have to do it again, I want it to be easier. As I cannot right now spring for glass cases (though I should like to do that eventually) to house my collection, I am wondering if any of you guys might know of any spray, liquid, or something else you might spray on the action figures to keep dust off?

Now, I know that sprays won't permanently keep the dust off. But anything that might repel it a bit or keep it more likely dust-free I'd be really interested in using.

Any suggestions?

Thanks again.

[Green Skin]

Have you tried Endust? Otherwise any kind of static eliminator will help keep dust off as well.

[ArchdukeJames]

Have you tried Endust? Otherwise any kind of static eliminator will help keep dust off as well.

Thanks friend!

Will Endust keep dust off, though? Or will it clean dust off that has all ready accumulated?

[Wesr]

i'd try this stuff on a figure you don't like just in case it acts funny with plastic/paint. i'd just invest in some cans of air for cleaning computers or a mini vaccum cleaner they make for them. i'm dreading doing it too. i'm tempted to get one of those filter things you see in sharper image.

[Green Skin]

Have you tried Endust? Otherwise any kind of static eliminator will help keep dust off as well.

Thanks friend!

Will Endust keep dust off, though? Or will it clean dust off that has all ready accumulated?

It's a dust repellent, so it should. The Endust for Electronics is the one you want to get. The same qualities that make it anti static also aid in the dust repelling. Should do like Seph suggested though and try it out on a junk figure.

[ArchdukeJames]

Have you tried Endust? Otherwise any kind of static eliminator will help keep dust off as well.

Thanks friend!

Will Endust keep dust off, though? Or will it clean dust off that has all ready accumulated?

It's a dust repellent, so it should. The Endust for Electronics is the one you want to get. The same qualities that make it anti static also aid in the dust repelling. Should do like Seph suggested though and try it out on a junk figure.

Yeah I would definitely, definitely make sure not to have any sort of paint issue. That's one of the reasons I'd be scared to do it on anything but an inconspicuous place on a cheap action figure.

[ArchdukeJames]

i'd try this stuff on a figure you don't like just in case it acts funny with plastic/paint. i'd just invest in some cans of air for cleaning computers or a mini vaccum cleaner they make for them. i'm dreading doing it too. i'm tempted to get one of those filter things you see in sharper image.

Sounds like a plan.

[ArchdukeJames]

Hey guys, the company got back to me and told me that these ingredients are in Endust for Electronics. Tell me if these would be safe:

The product contains Isopropyl Alcohol, Ether, Butane and Propane.

[ArchdukeJames]

Anyone know if those will strip paint or cause other damage?

[Green Skin]

Anyone know if those will strip paint or cause other damage?

I don't think the quantities in the spray will hurt anything, but best to be sure...try it on a junk figure.

[ArchdukeJames]

Anyone know if those will strip paint or cause other damage?

I don't think the quantities in the spray will hurt anything, but best to be sure...try it on a junk figure.

I'm going to get it and try it.

I'll report back.

[mega_star_andro]

Really want to know how this turns out. I have about 100 MIP figures on my walls. I would dust them with a swiffer cloth every now and then. One monday I was off and decided to hand clean all of them. I used a slightly damp cloth with a water/very light dish soap mix. It literally took 24 hours to do them all but they shined bright after that. They were sitting up there for about 10 years, the oldest ones.

[Top-notch comix]

Really want to know how this turns out. I have about 100 MIP figures on my walls. I would dust them with a swiffer cloth every now and then. One monday I was off and decided to hand clean all of them. I used a slightly damp cloth with a water/very light dish soap mix. It literally took 24 hours to do them all but they shined bright after that. They were sitting up there for about 10 years, the oldest ones.

That is one of the most frightening things I've ever heard!!! And my Mom wants me to clean mine off soon... Not so fun...

[mega_star_andro]

Really want to know how this turns out. I have about 100 MIP figures on my walls. I would dust them with a swiffer cloth every now and then. One monday I was off and decided to hand clean all of them. I used a slightly damp cloth with a water/very light dish soap mix. It literally took 24 hours to do them all but they shined bright after that. They were sitting up there for about 10 years, the oldest ones.

That is one of the most frightening things I've ever heard!!! And my Mom wants me to clean mine off soon... Not so fun...

Which part is frightening?

[Top-notch comix]

Really want to know how this turns out. I have about 100 MIP figures on my walls. I would dust them with a swiffer cloth every now and then. One monday I was off and decided to hand clean all of them. I used a slightly damp cloth with a water/very light dish soap mix. It literally took 24 hours to do them all but they shined bright after that. They were sitting up there for about 10 years, the oldest ones.

That is one of the most frightening things I've ever heard!!! And my Mom wants me to clean mine off soon... Not so fun...

Which part is frightening?

dusting for 24 hours!