Magic Sponge (Magic Eraser)

[level42]

Through KLOV forum I read about the "Magic Eraser", a product from Procter & Gamble that turns out to simply be a piece of melamine as produced by BASF.

There was also a link to a Korean e-bay seller offering these "same" sponges for quite a good price (about 13 euro for 60 pieces INCLUDING shipping).

I ordered a box and they arrived very quickly.

Since I didn't want to risk any of my precious machines, I tried some of them on Erik's Gravitar which happened to be the closest machine around 

Seriously, there is no (or VERY little) risk with these things, collectors have been using them a lot from what I read....

Well here are the results:








     

[gyruss]

That really seems to work!! Do you mind sharing the link with us?

[DarthNuno]

I'm using this one for similar cleaning job 



Great results, used for example in my Time Pilot Restoration. 



But maybe your "Magic Eraser" is more powerful? It worth the test for sure (My Gyruss CPO is not totally clean with my magic sponge) Let us know 

[ckong]

Wow, that's a great result André 

Please do the whole Gravitar cab 

Where did you buy the cheap bulk package?

[Laschek]

Yeah, those are amazing, but you have to be careful, it can take off the colour on printed sideart etc. Vinyl CPOs are often printed from behind so no danger there.

[level42]

@Bruno: your's are the original !

Mr.Propre is a Procter & Gamble brand and look how the Magic Eraser packing looks:


(I love the Flemish translation of "Wondergom", that's a pretty 100% direct translation from Magic Eraser that actually works out very good, but I doubt it would be called like that in The Netherlands.)


Mine is called "Magic Sponge" and there's a lot of Korean writing on the logo.

How long do the originals last Bruno ?

@Laschek, you are right, since it's basically ultra fine sanding you have to try it out on a not-visible spot first.

[level42]

Stunning shot (IMHO):

[ckong]

 

This is the stuff: http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180525597571&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:nl

[level42]

Actually it was this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390084083442&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

10 more for almost the same price


(Hey I just re-read the ad and it says "Made in Germany" so this well may be the original stuff from BASF)

[gyruss]

Great, I'll place an order!

[devpsx]

Thanks for the links ! (and thanks to Kroustibat  )

[DarthNuno]

Got a package today...

What can it be... I'm waiting for so many stuffs (like many of us I presume  )... the box is extra light...no weight at all!
I'm sure it's the couple of RAM + SOCKETS I'm waiting since few weeks 
I'm opening the box... white 'sponge' protection everywhere? Hey? Where is the merchandise here? I only see these white sponge 

...wait a sec! .... wait a sec! Holy smoke... I had forgotten this command  The famous 'Magic Sponge' 



I'll test that and let you know of course 

[level42]

Does anybody know what the blue thing they include is for ?

[Superully]

it's there to clip on the sponges if your hands are too big for those tiny pieces of foam!

[Reinhold]

it's there to clip on the sponges if your hands are too big for those tiny pieces of foam!

Am i the only one thinking about Homer's Calling Stick in "King Size Homer" 


Yes, a test of the sponges would be great