Giving Kamen Rider V3 a Fresh Shine✨
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Every once in a while, we come across a piece that clearly has a history—it’s been purchased as a garage kit, painted, displayed, maybe tucked away in storage, and it shows every bit of dust and grime from the years. Our latest find - a resin garage kit statue of Kamen Rider V3 that had definitely seen better days.
When it arrived, V3 looked pretty bad—chipped here and there, dust in the creases, grime across the gloves, even a few stubborn smudges on the surface. But that’s also the charm of these older collectibles: they’ve been loved, displayed, and sometimes neglected, but they always have potential for a second life.
The Cleaning Process
We wanted to keep the process safe and simple, without risking damage to the paint. Here’s what I did:
- Dust removal: A soft makeup brush lifted the surface dust without scratching the paint.
- Gentle wash: A sponge with diluted dish soap helped ease away grime, followed by a careful rinse.
- Detailing: Q-tips were the hero here, reaching into the belt buckle, glove creases, and other hard-to-clean corners.
- Drying: First with paper towels, then with a microfiber cloth to prevent lint.
- Deep clean: Ethanol alcohol on Q-tips carefully lifted tougher stains, especially around the white gloves, while checking to make sure no paint was affected.
- Final polish: Another microfiber wipe brought back the shine.
Why We Do This
Not every piece we handle is mint, and that’s okay. In fact, we like the idea that someone’s garage kit can move on to a new home where it’ll be appreciated all over again. That’s part of what HERO DISTRICT is about: making sure these collectibles stay in circulation for fans who love them.
This V3 statue isn’t perfect, but it’s still lovable, with a personality all its own. And now it’s clean, safe, and ready for display again.
Available Now
This freshly cleaned Kamen Rider V3 resin statue is now listed in our shop. Check the item page for size, weight, and condition details, and see the before-and-after cleaning photos.
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We’ll keep bringing you finds like this—restored, cleaned, and ready to be part of your collection.