thanks guys.
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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.
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Anyone doing this just take note...
It destroys chrome completely. Absolutely eats the stuff.
As one of my Red Alerts two front wheels discovered.
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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.Originally Posted by TheDirtyDigger
Anyone doing this just take note...
It destroys chrome completely. Absolutely eats the stuff.
As one of my Red Alerts two front wheels discovered.
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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
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That was quite good. He seems to agree that Peroxide is the best:
(emphasis mine)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.
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will definately give it a go
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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
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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.
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