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Green Ear Removal 

...After over a decade of restoring, I am happy to offer a green ear treatment!

This amazing process leaves no horrible smell, and so far I have not seen any resulting vinyl discoloration nor damage to the face paint.  
It can remove up to 100% of the green on the vintage dolls* (See the examples below).

Important! -- Dolls must never have been treated for green before, with any product whatsoever, in order for me to achieve results.

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 No other treatment currently available works this quickly, even on the Fashion Queen Barbies!

*Please note: Just as Mattel did not realize the long term effects of using metal earrings in the dolls' ears, the long-term effects (if any) of this treatment are obviously not known and may not appear for many years. 
Therefore please be responsible and weigh the (possible) risks vs. the benefits when proceeding with any green ear treatment!  There is no possible way for one to warranty such methods.
 Long-term results and effects are unknown and  may vary!

I do my best to remove all of the surface green.
Because green ear can be so invasive and unpredictable, I cannot predict how long the treatment will take, nor can I guarantee that the green will not re-surface.
If the green re-appears and you would like to return your doll for another treatment, new charges may apply.

Mod dolls (pink skin vinyl and black skin vinyl) may be treated as well with varying success, however the formerly green area will need to be re-colored since the oxidation itself damages (fades) the skin coloring underneath.

For green ear treatment prices, please visit the Beauty Salon page on my website.

This is not Removezit, Tarnex or CLR!
(not available for home use)

**As I request with all restorations, please send the entire doll (not just the head only)**

Other stain removal:  Please consult my Your Questions Answered section for stain removal tips that you can try at home for other stains besides green oxidation.

1.  Before (blonde 1961 Bubblecut):

After one day:

After 4 days:

 

 

2. Before (re-rooted blonde Ponytail #4):

After:

 

 

3. Before (blonde 1963+ Bubblecut):

After:

 

 

4. Before and After (ash blonde American Girl)

After two weeks

 

5. Blonde #4 Ponytail (2 weeks of treatment):

 

6. Titian Swirl Ponytail

 

7. Ash Blonde Swirl. This doll was in mint condition aside from her green ears! BOTH sides of her face looked like this!

 

8. Platinum Bubblecut with pink lips

Before:

After:

 

9. Ash Blonde Swirl -- Perfect in EVERY way except for the green ear!

Before:

After:

 

10. Japanese Midge

After

 

11.  Raven Bubblecut -- This childhood treasure can be loved and enjoyed once again!

 

 

 

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Please email me (Krista) anytime at RestorBabs@aol.com
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NO pictures, writings, text or information may be taken from any page on this website and reproduced for any reason, WHICH INCLUDES AUCTION LISTINGS, without my written permission and consent. 

I am sure you can appreciate the huge amount of work and research that has gone into this website. If I become aware that my photos, text, or  information are visible elsewhere, appropriate action will be taken. 
Thank you for respecting my copyright!

A Special Thanks to the wonderful artist, Dennis Beltran who kindly drew the cartoons you see on my site.
Photographs on this site have been used with the owners' permission.
Barbie,  Ken,  Midge,  Skipper,  Francie,  Casey, Allan,  Stacey,  PJ,  etc.  are registered trade marks of Mattel, Inc.
Barbie collecting and repair are my beloved hobbies, and I am in no way affiliated with Mattel, Inc.

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The general information I have chosen to include on these pages is here as a courtesy to collectors of Vintage and Mod BarbiesŪ and friends. 

**I do not identify dolls via email, nor can I verify authenticity, unless I see the doll in person.  I offer this as a paid service. 
Please email me if you would like to send your doll or collection for a written appraisal or identification.  A fee + return shipping costs will apply.**

I am unable to answer your 'how-to' restoration emails, nor do I provide further step by step instruction.

This Web site is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You may copy information on this Web site for your own personal use, however other than copying for personal use, you may not copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information obtained from this Web site.

Every reasonable effort has been taken by me to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this entire web site. However, I take no responsibility for any losses, injury or detriment whatsoever, real or implied, arising from the information and/or references contained within this entire site.

Before continuing any further, please carefully read my disclaimer page.

Please note that I have limited (or no) experience with modern Mattel fashion dolls (anything newer than 1970),  or any other types of dolls.