thanks guys.
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thanks guys.
I went into coles and bought some H.P. for ~$3 for 200ml (half the cost of the chemist), and did some lego.
It came out fine, definitly whiter, and I had left it for 13 days. Yep, that long and it's ok so far. :)
Anyone doing this just take note...
It destroys chrome completely. Absolutely eats the stuff.
As one of my Red Alerts two front wheels discovered.:o
Yeah I imagined so as its supposed to be very corrosive to metal. I always try to pull apart the figures as much as I can before bathing them.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDirtyDigger
I don't know if this is of interest and apply to plastics used in toys...
but, i thought i would post the link anyway.
Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines
That was quite good. He seems to agree that Peroxide is the best:
(emphasis mine)Quote:
Despite numerous demonstrations of this technique and a seemingly sound theory behind it, the jury is still out on whether this method harms plastics or color pigmentation in the long-term. Be that as it may, this technique is currently the best, least-destructive method we have of reducing yellowing in ABS plastics.
will definately give it a go
Nice changes there. I see someone did a test with their Jetfire in the link in the first post. Might pull apart my Jetfire and do the same. Boost the value of it :)
I have noticed that when its really cold like the last few days, it doesn't work so good even if it was somewhat sunny.
I think that the effect that the sun does is heat the peroxide a little bit gradually and that is at least one of the key elements of making this work.
It seems to do some damage to rub signs as well. I assume because of the metal content.