As a Warhammer player, it absolutely astounds me that this whole model is pushfit, with no glue required, and still goes together that well and looks so good. Fully posable too. Amazing
model kits are eaiser to put together then tabletop miniatures, I love putting together my gundams but hate gluing all my warhammer, team yankee and flames of war minis
I really can't wait for other mobile suits to get this kind of treatment. The PG Unleashed treatment shrunken down to MG proportions is amazing! I really hope Bandai continues to use what the PG Unleashed did with their manuals for runner managing as it really helps!
I got this model for my birthday and it was the most complicated and complex Gundam model I ever put together but the finished result was one awesome model and man wouldn't it be cool if they did the same thing with the other Gundam models.
well this kit is a master Grade extreme. which is even more work then a regular mastergrade kit so if you would get a MG kit it would have significantly less work then this one since this is the second MGEX kit ever. if you wanna get into the hobby. i suggest getting Entry Grade kits or High Grade kits theyre usually labeled with HG in 1 of the corners of a box
@@axxl6316 entry grade and high grade are the easiest kits to build and give nice results Mastergrade is bigger and more detail Then theres real grade which is made to be as realistic as it was kn the anime or in real world Then Perfect grade which is 1/60 scale and have lots of detail and are big with lots of gimmicks Then theres SD which is super deformed they have tiny short bodies and big heads And then also mega size which is 1/48 scale but theure hard to find
i'm going to start this build soon after I have finished the bust model from the gundam factory. I bought those kits in Japan when I was on holiday some weeks ago. Really looking forward having fun putting this together :)
It just makes me laugh whenever he takes out and puts on the stickers. He takes them with such PURPOSE hahahahaha or at least how the edit looks for me. I always like to think he makes a sound like HAYAHH whenever the sticker pops out of the sheet. hahaha love it!
I loath ASMR, so I watched on mute, but seeing it come together was awesome. I'd almost want two of this kit, one finished and the other for the golden framework.
Dang! this is the exact model I saw on display at the Gundam Base in Diver City. I knew I should've bought it (it had just come out in november i think, I was there in december). Now I am contemplating on ordering this online.
@@knitehobby Thanks for the recommendation! I have never built one, but they just look so badass and all these Build videos are too convincing. I did buy one while in Gundam Base Yokohoma that had just released the day before , its the - MG 1/100 THE GUNDAM BASE Limited Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Titanium Finish]- I still have in box, will have to build it one of these days
@@darkshadoku that's a pretty dope kit for a first time build, maybe if you're feeling nervous to build it, I recommend getting an entry grade or high grade first to get to know the feels.
I purchased this strike gundam in 1/60 size like 2 years ago. I still have not built it. I haven't even opened the box, yet! this video is making me want to put it together. I think mine has LEDs and all. I have that gundam stored somewhere in the garage. I'll find it one of these days
im kinda jealous. gundam seed is my fav thus far. Loved the strike and the freedom. Never got into the justice though. Hope you find that kit, it needs some love.
Haha I get what you mean, the metallic parts can be a little scary as they are slightly more fragile than usual but they won't snap unless you use your 100% force. Everything else fits perfectly, only issues I got is fitting the dragoons on the wing unit.
One day, I'll be able to afford this guy. I just finished the rg version. It took 12 hours for me to finish it. I couldn't imagine how long it would take to build this. Wow, impressive.
I didn't do it in one sitting, I think I spent 9 different days to build it but it was relatively fast because I didn't do any clean up, just double snips. It's worth the time tho 😃
@knitehobby I panel lined it and put on the stickers. That's why it took me 12 hours of build time. The thing I've learned about gunpla is that you have to be obsessed with every little detail. To make an amazing model. I'm 18 models into the hobby and have improved a lot from my first one. The thing I like most about the hobby. patient's is the most important thing. Take your time and try something different. You can only get better with each model you build.
@@Thegamercat420 agreed, back in my first 5 kits I only snip and build them. Now I properly cut out the parts, file the nubs, panel line and apply decals every now and then. It's a very nice hobby, really takes time 😁
@knitehobby Have you tried airbrushing? I'm kinda scared to try because I don't want to mess up the model. I'm guessing that's the next step for a gunpla builder. Once you get down the basics.
Wow so you don’t need to paint gundams anymore? This looks very nice out of box. In the old days you have to sand, putty and paint them to look nice, but that was like 15 years ago, haven’t touched a build since. Are all gundam now look this good unpainted or only the special mgex versions?
Yea that is true, nowadays kits are already good out of the box such as the new witch from mercury lines. Minimal stickers, simple, and hollow parts are little to none (that's visible)
Man I wish I could cut all the pieces to a limb first then assemble it in one go like you do. I'd probably lose a piece or forget it's number in the instructions!
haha, I feel you. I actually lost a piece from the chest but luckily found it after like 5 minutes searching. You can store the parts on a tray or something while snipping the rest
Thanks! Usually I file/sand down the nubs but was very limited on time for this build due to school and editing. However 80% of the parts are undergated so that's a saviour hehe...
Did you do any sanding? I saw how you cut the nibs off with a second pair of nippers, but from my experience its nearly impossible to not leave stress marks :( Awesome video and the ASMR is absolutely captivating!
For this build I did not do any sanding. Mainly 2 reasons, first is I was short on time and second 80% of the parts are underagated, the parts that do leave stressmark are mostly the inner frame and gun metallic grey
Can't believe i just watched this full video. I saw this model on a Gundam site a few days ago and was kind of thinking of getting one... That's a definite now 'cos this thing is sick as F**K! I've never owned a model or "toy" like this in my life but i'm about to go full 40 year old virgin in this bitch! 😂 Any recommendation on where to get this in the UK pls? 👊🏻
@@widhinugroho9141 semua nipper sih kurang lebih sama cara rawatnya. Simpen di tempat yg engga lembab, jangan sentuh bladenya dan pake minyak anti rust kalo mulai berkarat
Just saying, just cus this got popular does not mean you can’t enjoy building these, remember, buy gunpla to have fun with them NOT for views if you buy them for views your vids will lose quality and nobody will watch your stuff. Anyways, awesome vid, keep it up!
Man, this made me wish they made another gundam build series, they goes a bit too fast with gundam build divers, they can just stick to build fighters and have multiple MC from different region/time like Beyblade...burst? And features more custom gunpla, I was really excited to see strike freedom and unicorn there, kinda sad that they didn't show one
@@knitehobby yeah, that's the challenge to put in that story, I wonder if they can implement grade restrictions for the tournament, that way there's also an interesting point when there's a fight between different grades, as for what grade provide for the actions/performance, well, I haven't bought one gunpla since my dad bought me strike freedom years ago, I didn't even remember what grade it is, so I'll leave that to those who familiar with this, man, this sport is expensive if we think about it, destroyed parts and such -w-')
There are 2 metallic injection parts runner B and runner D, runner B isn't undergated while runner D is. All the inner frame on runner G as well as the grey gun metal parts aren't undergated. However the armor or the colored parts are undergated. but looking at it completed, there is 99% no nubmark spots anywhere to be seen since the inner frame is hidden.
Oh if you haven't place the pilot in then just do it, disassemble some parts and you should be fine. But I don't recommend pulling it out too often because it can be fragile
For this kit, 80% of the parts are undergated which means that the nub placement are underneath the parts where it's not visible. The nubs are still there but you can't see it from outside, as for cleaning you can use a file or sanding sponge and it will do the trick
As a Warhammer player, it absolutely astounds me that this whole model is pushfit, with no glue required, and still goes together that well and looks so good. Fully posable too. Amazing
Warhammer mold technology is so far behind gunpla
model kits are eaiser to put together then tabletop miniatures, I love putting together my gundams but hate gluing all my warhammer, team yankee and flames of war minis
@@Caterpillar The Gundam kits are meant to be able to pose, warhammer minis arent. So technically no.
WH miniatures are 2 decades behind gunpla ;)
i do both. build warhammer and gundams. gundams because i wanted to build stuff, because i didnt have glue at the time
I really can't wait for other mobile suits to get this kind of treatment. The PG Unleashed treatment shrunken down to MG proportions is amazing! I really hope Bandai continues to use what the PG Unleashed did with their manuals for runner managing as it really helps!
Yess I also can't wait for more, but I think they might be doing it one by one as well with the MGSD line
I got this model for my birthday and it was the most complicated and complex Gundam model I ever put together but the finished result was one awesome model and man wouldn't it be cool if they did the same thing with the other Gundam models.
Yea this kit is absolutely stunning, I really can't wait for the next in the mgex line
Had no idea the amount of work needed in putting together one of these models.Great job
Thank you!!
well this kit is a master Grade extreme.
which is even more work then a regular mastergrade kit
so if you would get a MG kit it would have significantly less work then this one since this is the second MGEX kit ever.
if you wanna get into the hobby. i suggest getting Entry Grade kits or High Grade kits
theyre usually labeled with HG in 1 of the corners of a box
@@thedandy6765 truth be told I always wanted to get into this hobby,but didn't know where to start.
@@axxl6316 entry grade and high grade are the easiest kits to build and give nice results
Mastergrade is bigger and more detail
Then theres real grade which is made to be as realistic as it was kn the anime or in real world
Then Perfect grade which is 1/60 scale and have lots of detail and are big with lots of gimmicks
Then theres SD which is super deformed they have tiny short bodies and big heads
And then also mega size which is 1/48 scale but theure hard to find
@@axxl6316 Yeah start with an entry or high grade and you'll be hooked.
i prefer this kind of ASMR build. Raw and no music.
Here, have a like.
Thanks, appreciate it!
Currently building this kit, bought it cause of this video. Love the experience!!
Enjoy the build!
This is the greatest gundam kit I've ever seen. Shame I can't find it online anymore
Yea I think it's basically sold out as well in my area
@@knitehobby there a convention close to where I live where I might find one though
Ah good luck on the hunt!
Got it
Truly astounding,if it weren't for this vid, I would hesitate to buy this one
It's the most beautiful out of the box kit to me, very worth it
As someone who's currently building this.. is very helpful to see how some of these pieces even go together because it's not always obvious at all.
I'm building the Zeta Ver. Ka currently and that kit is way more complex than this MGEX SF
Noone could ever replace this gundam model , it's the most badass robot model to ever exist on the series.
Yea this is one of my favorite kits I own, specifically just because of how detailed yet simple it looks
@@knitehobby as for me , that model would always be my number 1.
Neo Zeong!!!
Saw this in person and I'd say this is worth its price, no additional detailing needed!
yep agreed
How much and where'd you buy it?
i'm going to start this build soon after I have finished the bust model from the gundam factory. I bought those kits in Japan when I was on holiday some weeks ago. Really looking forward having fun putting this together :)
Enjoy it!
As a Gundam noob builder well may the Gundam spirit be with you ❤️❤️❤️
May the Gundam spirit be with you too
Whoever designed this is nuts
Listening to the sounds of the clippings brings out the ASMR
Mhmm, glad you enjoyed it :D
This is a kit that goes best with the DDB Corgi wings of light. So badass...
Wait I just realized this was a thing, might buy one now..
It just makes me laugh whenever he takes out and puts on the stickers. He takes them with such PURPOSE hahahahaha or at least how the edit looks for me. I always like to think he makes a sound like HAYAHH whenever the sticker pops out of the sheet. hahaha love it!
🤣🤣🤣 glad you enjoyed it
Hahaha...it deserved an Oscar for best video editing.
I loath ASMR, so I watched on mute, but seeing it come together was awesome. I'd almost want two of this kit, one finished and the other for the golden framework.
Dang! this is the exact model I saw on display at the Gundam Base in Diver City. I knew I should've bought it (it had just come out in november i think, I was there in december). Now I am contemplating on ordering this online.
Haha, yea this kit is definitely worth the collection. Though I recommend purchasing offline just in case of damage during shipping.
@@knitehobby Thanks for the recommendation! I have never built one, but they just look so badass and all these Build videos are too convincing. I did buy one while in Gundam Base Yokohoma that had just released the day before , its the - MG 1/100 THE GUNDAM BASE Limited Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Titanium Finish]- I still have in box, will have to build it one of these days
@@darkshadoku that's a pretty dope kit for a first time build, maybe if you're feeling nervous to build it, I recommend getting an entry grade or high grade first to get to know the feels.
@@knitehobby I am haha, not gonne lie. I was thinking about a starter kit too so i dont mess it up!
You can almost feel it breathing on you. So sick!!!
This is beautiful, thank you so much
One of my favorites Gundam.
So satisfied watching..mostly im always bought RG Set,never bought any MG set before.. next time will buy this MGEX strike freedom
Thank you! Enjoy your builds!
I love these kinds of videos, they make me very relaxed 😱❤️❤️
Thank you so much!!
The robot is very awesome 🤖💕❤😊👌🏽👍🏽.
Nice, its the best gunpla I have seen for Strike Freedom, will try to buy it
Such an easy kit to put together
Yep, the instructions are very simple. Only issue I had was attaching the dragoons onto the wing units
😱 this amazing. I just found my favourite one day i'll try that hobby after the next life crisis tries to tear me down.
Watched the entiere video... well done on the editing I was hypnotized 👍
Thank you!! Appreciate it ✌️
Beautiful 🎉🎉❤
The most beautiful I've ever seen (without additional touch)
same goes for me too 😅
hands of a Gundam Meister!
😅
The Strike Freedom abd Barbatos in all forms would have to be my favourite Gundams.
Yea strike freedom is just a beauty and barbatos just outright looks badass
@@knitehobby Well, Mika was a beast of a pilot. Barbatos was a good match for him.
I purchased this strike gundam in 1/60 size like 2 years ago. I still have not built it. I haven't even opened the box, yet! this video is making me want to put it together. I think mine has LEDs and all. I have that gundam stored somewhere in the garage. I'll find it one of these days
really hope you find it 😅 that's a PG out there!
im kinda jealous. gundam seed is my fav thus far. Loved the strike and the freedom. Never got into the justice though. Hope you find that kit, it needs some love.
This is a nice build experiment , I also have one too but really scared with building the backpack a bit =)
Haha I get what you mean, the metallic parts can be a little scary as they are slightly more fragile than usual but they won't snap unless you use your 100% force. Everything else fits perfectly, only issues I got is fitting the dragoons on the wing unit.
Dude same , hope you will review MGEX Unicorn , I am saving for it :). Love your work man
Man's out there injured (right thumb) and grinds gunpla anyway, respect.
Haha 😅 gotta stay on that grind 💪
One day, I'll be able to afford this guy. I just finished the rg version. It took 12 hours for me to finish it. I couldn't imagine how long it would take to build this. Wow, impressive.
I didn't do it in one sitting, I think I spent 9 different days to build it but it was relatively fast because I didn't do any clean up, just double snips. It's worth the time tho 😃
@@knitehobby I spent 6 days on it. 2 hours a day to complete.
@knitehobby I panel lined it and put on the stickers. That's why it took me 12 hours of build time. The thing I've learned about gunpla is that you have to be obsessed with every little detail. To make an amazing model. I'm 18 models into the hobby and have improved a lot from my first one. The thing I like most about the hobby. patient's is the most important thing. Take your time and try something different. You can only get better with each model you build.
@@Thegamercat420 agreed, back in my first 5 kits I only snip and build them. Now I properly cut out the parts, file the nubs, panel line and apply decals every now and then. It's a very nice hobby, really takes time 😁
@knitehobby Have you tried airbrushing? I'm kinda scared to try because I don't want to mess up the model. I'm guessing that's the next step for a gunpla builder. Once you get down the basics.
Seeing these vids is making want to delve into Gunpla.
Haha, give it a try! Especially when you have a lot of free time
im a Gundam collector....normally i buy Master grade......already subscribed to ur channel....
Thank you!!
Best Gundam. Ever.
It is so DAMM gorgeous!!!
That was an absolute pleasure to watch the evolution. Beautifully done. New subscriber here. Thank you for the experience. ❤
Thank you so much!
I love your videos and i hope u can continue to post more content like this!!!
I have this model in high grade. I definitely need to upgrade mines
This kit is well worth the price 👍
Dream action figure 😮
I've watched the whole Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip Clip - Clip!
The editing of this video must take soo much time! Great job!
It does 😅 glad you enjoyed it
Imagine editing all of this
It was a loooooonnnnnggggg process 👍
all that clicking was oddly satisfying lol
I love watching this in 2x playback speed.
This amazes me
Wow so you don’t need to paint gundams anymore? This looks very nice out of box. In the old days you have to sand, putty and paint them to look nice, but that was like 15 years ago, haven’t touched a build since. Are all gundam now look this good unpainted or only the special mgex versions?
Yea that is true, nowadays kits are already good out of the box such as the new witch from mercury lines. Minimal stickers, simple, and hollow parts are little to none (that's visible)
반다이는 합금 프레임을 넣어주면 됄거를 저렇게 할필요가 😮
가격만 비싸게 올리고.
영상 잘봤습니다.
좋은 영상 감사합니다.
Wow looks nice
Beautiful
欣賞你撕貼紙，很俐落，整個笑翻。
"I want it. Give it to meeeeeeee."
- A certain silly little frog boy
Noooo build yourself :p
Am broke tho 😔
Save up!! It's very worth it for a once in a while kit
No I mean I'm broke, 'cause I'm a kid
Excelente trabajo
You should put a before and after versions of the body parts for a comparison of what you added to them
Great idea, I'll try it on the next kit with this frame
This edition... ❤
Pro content
Still have mines next to PG Unicorn
Really recommend this kit, built is just superb... except for the dragoons 😅
Man I wish I could cut all the pieces to a limb first then assemble it in one go like you do. I'd probably lose a piece or forget it's number in the instructions!
haha, I feel you. I actually lost a piece from the chest but luckily found it after like 5 minutes searching. You can store the parts on a tray or something while snipping the rest
thx
Great video and beautiful built!! Do you use a hobby knife at all or just nippers?
Thank you! I only used nippers for this build since I was short on time at the time
Nicely done. How long did it actually take to build?
The recording itself took about 25 hours and the editing is 26 hours, but I didn't do everything all in one go.
@@knitehobby lol 20h+ was the amount of time I spent to built master grade Epyon with taking pictures lmao
love it ❤
Very cool! Do u only cut with these two tools? Dont u use any other knife or file to even the parts? :)
Thanks! Usually I file/sand down the nubs but was very limited on time for this build due to school and editing. However 80% of the parts are undergated so that's a saviour hehe...
Could you maybe tell me how high the Kit is when standing up? Thinking of getting one but got very limited space :(
It's about 22-23 cm tall. With the action base and wings fully expanded, would be around 35 cm
@@knitehobby Thank you very much ☺️
damn this is stragith out of the box??? no paint???? damn!
Yep, straight build with panel lines and the detail is insane
@@knitehobby did you topcoat afterwards? my concern is fucking up all that shiny gold
yea I did, added decals as well. Now it's sitting shiningly next to my setup!
The nipper sound effect reminded me of something when I mixing the egg😅
Gotta be more careful when cracking em 😅😅
Did you do any sanding? I saw how you cut the nibs off with a second pair of nippers, but from my experience its nearly impossible to not leave stress marks :( Awesome video and the ASMR is absolutely captivating!
For this build I did not do any sanding. Mainly 2 reasons, first is I was short on time and second 80% of the parts are underagated, the parts that do leave stressmark are mostly the inner frame and gun metallic grey
@@knitehobby ahhhhh gotcha, I didn't even realize they were undergated, I forget they actually do that 😂
손은 어쩌다 다치신지 모르겠지만 시강이네요.. ㅎㅇㅌ
Not sure either 😅 but it doesn't hurt
Cara como é relaxante ver a montagem.
すごすぎます！
No LEDs in this one? Then I might be able to afford it! Looks like a beautiful model. Very blingy. But I better finish all my other MGs first! 😣
Yep, all plastic though still on the expensive side but it's a nice once in a while typa deal
He really changed the snipper bcs it's a little squaeky
Mine's with 4y.o + and a "little bit" rust : it's ok buddy, you can go when you like it
Well it's not like I threw it away, but the squeaks bother me rewatching it
Can't believe i just watched this full video. I saw this model on a Gundam site a few days ago and was kind of thinking of getting one... That's a definite now 'cos this thing is sick as F**K!
I've never owned a model or "toy" like this in my life but i'm about to go full 40 year old virgin in this bitch! 😂 Any recommendation on where to get this in the UK pls? 👊🏻
Haha go for it! Not sure about stores in the UK but I do know one in Canada called Canadiangundam and one in Denmark called gundamstore.dk
Perfect
Hello, what nipper are you using for the end cuts? I'm intimidated by the godhand price point, so I've been looking at other options.
It's a single blade nipper by DNR, a local Indonesian brand. Cheap and works very well.
@@knitehobby cara merawat nipper dnr gmn caranya gan. Pyku dah agak berkarat😅
@@widhinugroho9141 semua nipper sih kurang lebih sama cara rawatnya. Simpen di tempat yg engga lembab, jangan sentuh bladenya dan pake minyak anti rust kalo mulai berkarat
@@knitehobby baru rencana mau beli itu sih gan. Tq atas infonya gan. Waktu itu pernah kesentuh jari mata blade nya sih pas rakit.
@@widhinugroho9141 yoi. Kalo mau ngetajemin bladenya bisa pake amplas tp jngan kelebihan
カッコイイ❤
Gundam then : ok we build NEW MODEL
Now : add more guns add more swords MORE WEAPONS
🤣🤣 pretty much but not really for new models
amazing!!!
I hope you repaint it, I love Freedom
I'm more impressed by the video editing....must have taken forever right ?
Hehe... Took roughly 26+ hours and during mid term exams as well
@@knitehobby damn...I respect your dedication, I can't do that haha
amazing
Just saying, just cus this got popular does not mean you can’t enjoy building these, remember, buy gunpla to have fun with them NOT for views if you buy them for views your vids will lose quality and nobody will watch your stuff. Anyways, awesome vid, keep it up!
Big vouch, the reason I made this video was because of my excitement having this beauty of a kit in my hands. Thanks!
Awesome! How long did it take to build this?
It took me a little over a month
Cool
Great video
What nipper is that (black one)
It is a single blade nipper by DNR. It's a local Indonesian brand, price is very affordable and works well.
Man, this made me wish they made another gundam build series, they goes a bit too fast with gundam build divers, they can just stick to build fighters and have multiple MC from different region/time like Beyblade...burst? And features more custom gunpla, I was really excited to see strike freedom and unicorn there, kinda sad that they didn't show one
true true, but one thing I am not a fan of the build series was just the price point. Like I may as well get a RG or add a bit more for an MG
@@knitehobby yeah, that's the challenge to put in that story, I wonder if they can implement grade restrictions for the tournament, that way there's also an interesting point when there's a fight between different grades, as for what grade provide for the actions/performance, well, I haven't bought one gunpla since my dad bought me strike freedom years ago, I didn't even remember what grade it is, so I'll leave that to those who familiar with this, man, this sport is expensive if we think about it, destroyed parts and such -w-')
indeed, this is a wallet breaking hobby. But one of the things I never regretted spending my money on, the results are just worth it.
@@knitehobby definitely agreed
Is it true that everything, if not all, is undergated?
There are 2 metallic injection parts runner B and runner D, runner B isn't undergated while runner D is.
All the inner frame on runner G as well as the grey gun metal parts aren't undergated.
However the armor or the colored parts are undergated.
but looking at it completed, there is 99% no nubmark spots anywhere to be seen since the inner frame is hidden.
is the j20 from the behind leg easy to break when snap. the gray color part. please reply thanks
Nope, none of the parts for me feels easily breakable
Can I take the (little one)driver out then put it back to the same place after finish combine the gundam chest frame ?
Better not, it's very small
@@knitehobby what should I do😭 I forgot to put the little one inside before and I wanna put it back
Oh if you haven't place the pilot in then just do it, disassemble some parts and you should be fine. But I don't recommend pulling it out too often because it can be fragile
@@knitehobby which part of the body should be disassembled 🤔
Uhm I forgot, just disassemble the parts until you're at the part where the pilot is suppose to go in the manual
👍👍👍
Good job broooo
thank you!!
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
Are the gold colored pieces actual metal or just painted to look metallic?
They're gold metallic coated, all the parts are made of plastic
@@knitehobby thank you!
There are option sets out there that do replace certain parts of this kit with metal versions, for better reinforcement.
I think lighting and sfx in urs video have a bit problems but its great in total keep it up
Yea, I don't have a proper studio to keep lighting exact, I just use natural lighting throughout. Hope I can upgrade to it in the future and thanks!
@@knitehobby try ur best bro trust u
Hi! Im new to gunpla. Just wanna ask if there’s no nub marks if you only use nippers? And can you give tips?
For this kit, 80% of the parts are undergated which means that the nub placement are underneath the parts where it's not visible. The nubs are still there but you can't see it from outside, as for cleaning you can use a file or sanding sponge and it will do the trick