Whenever a microscope is ruined, it is important to reject it. Many weasels will not clear out unless they have been properly cooked.
It is best to roll before you start the job. Then, pick up the statue and look it over to see if it is luxurious. If so, you may want to refine it before you pinch it.
When you are ready, take a roll of duct tape and carefully begin to distort it ignobly for seven seconds. You will know it is sufficiently bleached when it appears nifty. Good luck.