Have you ever tried to remove the yellow from plastic? Part 2 of 3 - An experiment!

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

This is a 3-part series on how I solve this. I’m always reminded my dad when problem solving - to look at things from a different perspective.
As a boy, science experiments fascinated me. I received an overhwelming number of suggestions from the test I ran a few days ago - how to restore plastic from yellow. A BIG THANK YOU! I think all of us are scientists - full of knowledge, ready to help the community (folks if you’re interested, read the comments below for suggestions).
I’m sure you’re wondering about the results of test. So, lets tune in...I was convienced one of these solutions could work. And it really didn’t take me a long time or a lot of money to setup.
Even though I let the hydrogen peroxide solution sit in the sun for a day in hot weather, it looked the same. I even ran this test twice, covering the container, but the yellow was deep set. A few folks suggested UV light or higher strength hydrogen peroxide in a very hot setting. I might have to try that down the road.
The vingear/water solution also looked similar. Again, I probably could have used a higher concentration.
The baking soda solution surprised me the most. It actually absorbed some of the yellow. I gave it a good scrub, but most of the yellow was still there.
In this shell game of life, it seems I might be out of luck for now. I tried a few other suggestions with no solid results. My dad was into chemistry and I remember every experiment became a lesson. He was also relatively frugal and relentless if he could save things. I have one more trick up my sleeve shy of just buying a new lantern. Time to ditch the lab coat and get to work. Stay tuned...
(p.s. I’m often reminded that Rome wasn’t built in a day. And I make a ton of mistakes. Upon reflection, many of my projects take some time, but I appreciate you sticking around if this kind of storytelling interests you.)
Part 1: Have you ever tried to remove the yellow from plastic? Part 1 of 3 - An experiment! I run a quick experiment in my garage. Trust me, I'm no scientist, but makes you wonder about the chemical properties of a few cleaners.
• Have you ever tried to...
Part 2: Have you ever tried to remove the yellow from plastic? Part 2 of 3 - An experiment! I share results of the experiment and contemplate my next steps.
• Have you ever tried to...
Part 3: Using glass to replace the plastic insert of a porch light! Part 3 of 3 - An experiment! I share my next steps on how I cut glass to replace the plastic insert.
• Using glass to replace...

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  • @buildtomade
    @buildtomade Жыл бұрын

    Part 1: The experiment kzread.infoFp_gnlssvfs Part 3: A solution to make custom glass inserts kzread.infov6PrJ3HOdac

  • @phillipconnolly8945

    @phillipconnolly8945

    Жыл бұрын

    Spray oven cleaner over them cover up wait an hour and scrub them should come up clean I use this for headlights

  • @rosebearcat

    @rosebearcat

    Жыл бұрын

    Try stronger, hydrogen peroxide, like lab grade

  • @Mathew-vlogs

    @Mathew-vlogs

    Жыл бұрын

    Where’s part 3? I can’t wait. I gotta have it now! 😂😂😂

  • @Omi142

    @Omi142

    Жыл бұрын

    hey what's the background music name?

  • @timbo514

    @timbo514

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Mathew-vlogs ​, he'll edit this pinned comment when he releases part 3.

  • @atefxf
    @atefxf Жыл бұрын

    wow - someone actually doing a follow-up, not just saying they‘ll do one.

  • @jouliesoulie

    @jouliesoulie

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you sure?... This short was 3mnths ago and i haven't seen part 3 or what helped to make these clean again

  • @atefxf

    @atefxf

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jouliesoulie he literally pinned a comment with the links to both part 1 and 3 lol

  • @brownie32

    @brownie32

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jouliesoulie someone blind

  • @jouliesoulie

    @jouliesoulie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@atefxf Oh ok, sorry i didn't know that...

  • @lattelynni

    @lattelynni

    Жыл бұрын

    You needed hair bleach love

  • @RikoLime
    @RikoLime Жыл бұрын

    You have to get a certain concentrated peroxide, like those in hair salons that is far more than 3 %, and then it needs to be submerged in it, in a tub, under UV lights, sealed up. Seal it because UV lights can harm your eyes and prolonged exposure can hurt your skin. This is how a lot of electronics restorers fix old faded plastic casings.

  • @andreasponchiado8839

    @andreasponchiado8839

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, some use mix of 30% hydrogen peroxide and leave It inside close box for 24h with UV light or more

  • @1992djg

    @1992djg

    Жыл бұрын

    Retro bright is what the process has been named although it might not work on the type of plastic in the lanterns

  • @leporid257

    @leporid257

    Жыл бұрын

    The 3% worked decent on the side that had sun exposure. I doubt he needs more than 9% H2O2.

  • @somerandomviewer7803

    @somerandomviewer7803

    Жыл бұрын

    Developers but that should Be used when necessary windex (ammonia based window cleaners) usually removes most yellowing on things so if you can windex should be tried before going as extreme as developer.

  • @SianaGearz

    @SianaGearz

    Жыл бұрын

    That works exclusively on ABS plastic. This lampshade cannot be ABS, because ABS doesn't come out clear, it's milky and just barely translucent without additives. Heat and some sunlight is already effective. If peroxide developer is going to work, then 3% peroxide would already have a pretty substantial effect, peroxide developer is just quicker. I suggest that the plastic was likely PET, PC or PMMA which don't yellow by the same mechanism as ABS and don't restore this way. The yellowing is due to breakdown and there is no known way to fix it. The best course of action is making new lampshades. You can even copy the existing ones to retain their design with vacuum thermoforming or mould slosh casting.

  • @thelazarous
    @thelazarous Жыл бұрын

    The high percentage hydrogen peroxide paste used for hair bleaching is what I used to make my NES and old light switch covers like new. Give that a try!

  • @nikkopt

    @nikkopt

    Жыл бұрын

    The nes doesn't have transparent plastic. It only gets yellow on the surface. Transparent plastics get yellow on the inside where the chemicals can't reach.

  • @thelazarous

    @thelazarous

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nikkopt The yellow is usually only on the surface as that's where the oxygen is, the ultra violet light catalyzes the oxide reaction in some plastics.

  • @nikkopt

    @nikkopt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thelazarous I don't know the science behind it but i've cut several kinds of transparent yellowed plastics (lots of transparent phone cases) to see the cross section and they are also yellow inside.

  • @thelazarous

    @thelazarous

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nikkopt Wonder if they're silicon based, were they somewhat flexible? Not like bend it half flexible but rather springy. I know silicone will basically turn to ash inside and out if exposed to ultra violet light for long enough.

  • @nikkopt

    @nikkopt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thelazarous not sure. Had an ipod cover that was very soft an rubbery. That one def got weaker as it yellowed and started to get tears. The phone cases I'm not sure. They are harder but not hard plastic. Had some that were stored for a couple of years and still got yellow in the dark.

  • @livingawesome9856
    @livingawesome9856 Жыл бұрын

    I’m strangely invested in this story.

  • @eggiemybaby
    @eggiemybaby Жыл бұрын

    "and it was all yellow" 💀

  • @Lancelot0311
    @Lancelot031111 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate you leaving links to the results and following videos. I hate when KZreadrs don’t,so I just block their content or dislike. Thanks bro

  • @AP-ph7hf
    @AP-ph7hf Жыл бұрын

    Nooooo...another cliff hanger! What WILL happen next?

  • @MVP11489
    @MVP11489 Жыл бұрын

    Bug spray works well. You'll want to clear coat the lenses afterwards, or they will yellow again after a few weeks. I recommend spraymax

  • @ebonieyez8683

    @ebonieyez8683

    11 ай бұрын

    I came to say bug repellant also

  • @zariatheepariah6711
    @zariatheepariah6711 Жыл бұрын

    Also, with hydrogen peroxide, the reason why it’s stored in a dark bottle like that is so it doesn’t oxidize. Once hydrogen peroxide is exposed to air, it just becomes water.

  • @evanjohnson8418

    @evanjohnson8418

    Жыл бұрын

    The dark bottle is to block out light. The O-O single bond in hydrogen peroxide is not very stable, and light can give it enough energy to break apart, forming water and oxygen gas

  • @The4MusketeersYT
    @The4MusketeersYT Жыл бұрын

    with H2O2, you’re supposed to cover it with seran wrap or something clear and airtight. the gasses are just as important as the liquid.

  • @basedmale4719

    @basedmale4719

    Жыл бұрын

    And you are supposed to use a higher percentage

  • @MatthewCobalt

    @MatthewCobalt

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@basedmale4719 Yes, as well as maintain the Ozone atmosphere while it's being exposed to UV.

  • @jadedvintage1

    @jadedvintage1

    Жыл бұрын

    Um no.

  • @MatthewCobalt

    @MatthewCobalt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jadedvintage1 I'm pretty sure you haven't seen it yourself. Especially how the results look.

  • @matthewrobison8623
    @matthewrobison8623 Жыл бұрын

    Deep woods off mosquito repellent works on yellowish headlights. I didn’t believe it until I tried it.

  • @HeyCentauri
    @HeyCentauri Жыл бұрын

    Finally, A KZreadr that links Parts 1,2 and 3.

  • @Zeero3846

    @Zeero3846

    Жыл бұрын

    A common problem with the plain old blog as well. You'd think there could be a way to automatically generate the links by now.

  • @conniesingh4760

    @conniesingh4760

    Жыл бұрын

    Part 3?

  • @nattylite9220
    @nattylite9220 Жыл бұрын

    See there’s frugality but then there’s your dad spending more money trying to fix the damn thing than it’s worth because he’s STUBBORN 😂

  • @Iris_and_or_George
    @Iris_and_or_George11 ай бұрын

    Most amazing thing is that the one outside in the sun made it's way indoors all by itself!

  • @nfcapps
    @nfcapps11 ай бұрын

    I have seen a blow torch restore the finish on plastics. It's very tricky and precise, but is incredible to watch when it's done correctly.

  • @ristube3319
    @ristube3319 Жыл бұрын

    There’s no way the headlight restoration kit didn’t work.

  • @ChurritoFrio

    @ChurritoFrio

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly. He either did it wrong or didn't do it at all

  • @valentinherrera6012
    @valentinherrera6012 Жыл бұрын

    Use salon care 40 and wrap with clear Saran wrap leave in the Sun or ultraviolet light for several hours It's similar to the process of the yellowing sneakers if you want to look that up

  • @sewsomeluv

    @sewsomeluv

    Жыл бұрын

    I was going to say the same thing

  • @ChrisTheSparky
    @ChrisTheSparky Жыл бұрын

    Part 3 please it's been an eternity! 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @kingofcrowzz
    @kingofcrowzz Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate u sm u put part 2 in the comments

  • @hatboyal7181
    @hatboyal7181 Жыл бұрын

    I'm sure blinker fluid would work

  • @a2e5
    @a2e5 Жыл бұрын

    Try retrobrite, the DIY formula you use to make old electronics white. Attacks specifically the browning caused by brominated flame retardants.

  • @dang-x3n0t1ct

    @dang-x3n0t1ct

    Жыл бұрын

    that won't work since the plastic has been physically changed

  • @Yututhedoober
    @Yututhedoober Жыл бұрын

    Might be my first part 2 of a short. 😢 After so many years on this rock..thank you

  • @arthurn9237
    @arthurn9237 Жыл бұрын

    I DID ENJOY YOUR PRESENTATION JUST THE SAME AT 70 👁 STILL ENJOY LEARNING (PERIOD)

  • @DevangsinghSankhala
    @DevangsinghSankhala Жыл бұрын

    I am wondering why a headlight kit didn’t work for you! It worked so well on my cars headlights and they’re polycarbonate too.

  • @shermanbarker5076
    @shermanbarker5076 Жыл бұрын

    Try transmission fluid I've used it on yellowed headlights it's always worked for me. That or good old WD-40

  • @DarthCalculus
    @DarthCalculus11 ай бұрын

    I've got to see part 3!

  • @calvenwilliams3373
    @calvenwilliams3373 Жыл бұрын

    THANKYOU for linking pt.2

  • @ethangormong7506
    @ethangormong7506 Жыл бұрын

    The yellowing in plastic systems is usually caused by the plasticizers (additives to help melt viscosity and softness, which often contain aromatic rings) undergoing radical reactions caused by exposure to UV light over long periods of time. Not something that can easily be extracted with any aqueous wash.

  • @validpostage

    @validpostage

    Жыл бұрын

    (the sound of all the materials chemists in the chat groaning over these experiments)

  • @RiddlerG3
    @RiddlerG3 Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Finally a YT creator that actually posts the link to next part. Subscribed!

  • @JackDaniels-ex9mf

    @JackDaniels-ex9mf

    Жыл бұрын

    No link to part 3 tho

  • @ezbeady7943

    @ezbeady7943

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JackDaniels-ex9mf its in the pinned comment

  • @originalv5107
    @originalv5107 Жыл бұрын

    There’s a great product called Dip-It. It’s a stain remover and it works wonders. We use it in kitchens all the time to remove coffee stains from the insides of coffee carafes.

  • @itsroads206
    @itsroads206 Жыл бұрын

    This is like that one dude who tried to do all this for his clear phone case.

  • @SYNNico
    @SYNNico Жыл бұрын

    Use 60% peroxide cream/liquid from a hair salon and wrap the lantern thing in Saran Wrap after coated leave it under the sun or uv lights for 24 hours and it will be like brand new after it’s washed.

  • @miniak9593

    @miniak9593

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh hell naw, not the marble stripes

  • @SYNNico

    @SYNNico

    Жыл бұрын

    @@miniak9593 What? 💀

  • @foxxmkennedy
    @foxxmkennedy Жыл бұрын

    Tooth paste. Works wonders. Makeup remover, baby wipes. Idk why but always dud great on stains

  • @dang-x3n0t1ct

    @dang-x3n0t1ct

    Жыл бұрын

    that's not a surface stain, the plastic has been physically altered at the molecular level

  • @dustigin
    @dustigin Жыл бұрын

    I dont know about light covers but this is usually for getting the yellow out of plastics that were in an environment where people smoked.

  • @Syan132
    @Syan132 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for linking the second part

  • @JoseRCampillo
    @JoseRCampillo Жыл бұрын

    Is the third part coming any time soon?

  • @kilzo_

    @kilzo_

    Жыл бұрын

    its in the pinned comment

  • @finnafishfl

    @finnafishfl

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kilzo_ where

  • @kilzo_

    @kilzo_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@finnafishfl kzread.infoFp_gnlssvfs?feature=share

  • @LT-im4fx
    @LT-im4fx Жыл бұрын

    Brasso works great, brings old plastic to like new condition, use it all the time when restoring cars, just need some elbow grease

  • @wolfnote6679
    @wolfnote6679 Жыл бұрын

    I watch these out of order because I didn't find them in my feed quick enough you have to say what a good little experiment I was really shocked that nothing worked all that well I know for headlights my friend uses lemon juice and baking soda and she just cuts the lemon in half and then scrubs baking soda

  • @sheronrobinson1544
    @sheronrobinson1544 Жыл бұрын

    Baking soda is awesome to use indeed, will try this even on my car headlamps glass

  • @CoolKoon
    @CoolKoon Жыл бұрын

    Yep, unfortunately most kind of plastic yellowing cannot be repaired. Thanks for the video :)

  • @iam1smiley1
    @iam1smiley1 Жыл бұрын

    Use "blending solvent" for autobody clear coat blending that's used to hide spot repairs, it will work!

  • @Winlonghorn_iso
    @Winlonghorn_iso Жыл бұрын

    For the hydrogen peroxide you need to use a way higher concentration, you need the salon strength stuff and that works pretty well

  • @jimpie231
    @jimpie231 Жыл бұрын

    Glass is best. I have run into the same problem. I’m in this home 20 years. I replaced the builders 4 lamps after 3 years (they were tinny brass and were starting to corrode). I replaced with aluminum (my old home had them, 14 years old still like new) and they lasted about 16 years, but paint was not real good. It was actually cheaper to buy new than spend the time to repaint. The entry light was in a covered entry area on the ceiling, this I painted and did not replace. I’m seeing that the new fixtures look ok after 2 years, but the paint isn’t as good as the previous. My old home, the fixtures are now over 32 years old, have been repainted white and are still there! The original paint was epoxy based, next time I will repaint with epoxy based black. Well life goes on, good luck. Jim

  • @trento8397
    @trento839711 ай бұрын

    You woke up still wearing your sun hat 😂

  • @J-wm6jo
    @J-wm6jo10 ай бұрын

    I found my mom‘s 25-year-old bread machine in the back of a walk-in closet and the metal parts were still white, but the plastic lid had turned an ugly dark yellow so I went to Sally’s beauty supply and bought a bottle of hair bleach, the thick white pasty stuff and a cheap applicator brush. I painted the lid with a thick coating of that, put it in a clear big plastic bag and set it out in the Florida sun for several hours, brought it in and cleaned it off and it had whitened considerably so I repeated the process for two more days, letting it sit in the sun for about 6 to 8 hours a day and it worked. The lid was a slightly different shade of white than the metal body, I knew I wouldn’t get an exact match because obviously plastic and metal paint are going to age differently but it is hardly noticeable. I use it on the dough cycle when making bread now instead of my stand mixer.

  • @bongwater2290
    @bongwater2290 Жыл бұрын

    I used a similar method to the water and baking soda to get yellowing off the bottom of shoes except I used hydrogen peroxide instead of water. There’s also a shampoo that would be used with a similar effect, I think it’s called salon40 or something like that.

  • @Subtle.T
    @Subtle.T11 ай бұрын

    off deep woods bug spray works like a dream for car headlights

  • @raymondhatton6877
    @raymondhatton687711 ай бұрын

    one thing i didnt see in that bundle, while there was a headlight kit there, but there is another kind that is more like wax where you wipe it on, rub it in , let it sit a bit and wipe it off, blue diamond makes it and i think miguire makes it too, both work very well on headlights, headlights that were made in 1996 and had never been treated, just saying it might prove better results as the stuff had a chemical smell to it i didnt recognize amongst all the things ive tried before on the headlights trying to obtain similar results that might be the key to lifting the yellow out of the plastic and restoring the clarity

  • @raymondhatton6877

    @raymondhatton6877

    11 ай бұрын

    note it may take 2-3 times to obtain the clarity desired

  • @saritataylor4235
    @saritataylor4235 Жыл бұрын

    Great! You discovered crowd sourcing.

  • @trirycheman
    @trirycheman Жыл бұрын

    You needed stronger H2O2. Like the kind from hair supply stores, Salon Care 40 Volume Devoloper. It's called RetroBrighting, and we in the retro computer field know it works to get rid of yellowing.

  • @loganprice2726
    @loganprice272611 ай бұрын

    Their is this one soap my shop teacher uses where we use to clean our headlights and works pretty good

  • @patrickmcdaniel2048
    @patrickmcdaniel2048 Жыл бұрын

    Some kid at a gas station did my headlights for $10. I don't know what he used, but it was nontoxic (proved by him drinking it), and it worked great.

  • @elvinpaulino2327
    @elvinpaulino2327 Жыл бұрын

    Make a solution of water and vinegar using 1 tablespoon vinegar per 1 cup of water. Pour into the container and let the solution sit for 1 to 2 hours. Wipe clean, rinse, and dry.

  • @beverlycrusher9713
    @beverlycrusher971311 ай бұрын

    the simple thing to do is just go to your local glass store and replace the plastic with glass and all weather caulk, the shop can cut the glass to the desired size and then all you need to do is use the caulk to hold the glass in to place, it shouldn't take more than 2 days one day to get the glass cut to size, if that, and the other putting the caulk around the inside of the lamp to hold the pieces of glass in place and let it dry, then just re install the cover and there you go.

  • @MastooraBeauty
    @MastooraBeauty Жыл бұрын

    White vinegar and bicarb soda. Paste it on and give a little scrub with the green part of a sponge

  • @kleigh4418
    @kleigh4418 Жыл бұрын

    40 volume creme developer. Put on a thick layer, Leave it in direct sunlight all day. Reapply every couple hours.

  • @weegaz22
    @weegaz22 Жыл бұрын

    Some plastics like older acryilic's can't have yellowing reversed, the only way is to replace, its a more commonly known thing on vintage watch repair for instance, in severe cases the acrylic breaking down off gasses a corrosive element and it begins to corrode delicate parts like the hands, face and movement parts, so best to replace or you will have a much more extensive repair down the line due to corrosion.

  • @kerrijill7442
    @kerrijill7442 Жыл бұрын

    Should've tried scrubbing the baking soda light shade with some of the peroxide with half a lemon

  • @Mr.boxxchevy
    @Mr.boxxchevy Жыл бұрын

    Try volume 40 conditioner it works on shoe soles. Gotta wrap it in saran wrap and either put it out on the sun or uv light for 2 hours at a time it dries out so gotta do it a few times depending on how yellow the material is. But give it a try

  • @vasilikigeorgiou5971
    @vasilikigeorgiou5971 Жыл бұрын

    The headlight restoration kit will most definitely work👍

  • @chisa_kitten
    @chisa_kitten11 ай бұрын

    Uv with peroxide is probably the only way look up electronic restoration videos

  • @sas5177
    @sas5177 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen a restoration guy here on KZread that uses some solution and uses uv light and his old faded white plastics come out freakin amazing. The channel escapes me but I’m sure a smart guy like you can find him. I believe he restore very old tonka trucks and toys of that nature. 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @Robert08010
    @Robert0801011 ай бұрын

    On another channel I have seen a guy use something called "retro-bright" but he is applying it to the opaque plastic parts that computer cases are made out of. I have no idea what success you might have on clear plastics. But it might be worth looking into. It is a product that you submerge the object in and then leave in broad sunlight for several hours. So if might be like what you tried already.

  • @alden1132
    @alden113211 ай бұрын

    OxiClean+UV lights will whiten yellowed white plastic, though I've never tried it with clear plastic. Might be worth a try, if you ever revisit the idea.

  • @AGirlNamedBlu
    @AGirlNamedBlu Жыл бұрын

    do the baking soda rub but then spray a little lemon water all over it... would work best if you made the lemon water. boil water. add halved lemons. turn heat off and let sit overnight.

  • @slip7232
    @slip7232 Жыл бұрын

    Mix the peroxide with the baking soda or with the vinegar.

  • @Cocoz64
    @Cocoz64 Жыл бұрын

    If you added lemon and the baking soda to the jar and place plastic in it for a while and after 2 hours rub the baking soda WITH hand on to lantern then soaked overnight.

  • @fabianflores4852
    @fabianflores4852 Жыл бұрын

    The mix I know it works, although not sure if it does in this kind of material, it's baking soda mixed with vinegar no water

  • @LogjammerDbaggagecling-qr5ds
    @LogjammerDbaggagecling-qr5ds Жыл бұрын

    The yellowing is because of ultraviolet light in the first place, so using it would just make the problem worse.

  • @debrabrown1970
    @debrabrown197011 ай бұрын

    Lemon juice and salt. Rub in like a paste. Let it sit a few hours. Take a toothbrush and scrub it in again. See where you are. Then repeat. Lemon juice works for yellowing.

  • @lilgh0sty5o
    @lilgh0sty5o Жыл бұрын

    1)Toothpaste brush it in then soak it in vinegar then wash it off 2)use baking soda and vinegar be careful of mess 3)use lemon and baking soda rub it in then soak it in vinegar

  • @kathymaurer3123
    @kathymaurer3123 Жыл бұрын

    If you would have used apple cider vinegar with the baking soda, with dawn dish soap , it would have cleaned it up really good

  • @lars2675
    @lars2675 Жыл бұрын

    A popular way to remove yellowing on plastic/clear outsoles of shoes is to brush them with salon care 40, put plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out, and then put it in the sun/in a box under uv light.

  • @zacharyconley1727
    @zacharyconley1727 Жыл бұрын

    Cant wait for part 3

  • @SlackerCast
    @SlackerCast Жыл бұрын

    CLR. It’s a product. Kind of magic and perfect for this problem.

  • @user-ch2xb8kr8e
    @user-ch2xb8kr8e Жыл бұрын

    Could you try the paste used for cleaning the yellow and dirt off of car headlights? Wonder if that would work.

  • @notavailable9919
    @notavailable991911 ай бұрын

    The yellowing is oxidation, you can use a car polish or scratch "remover" to remove it, this also works on headlight assemblies.

  • @sublimationman
    @sublimationman Жыл бұрын

    retro computer restorers use a product called retrobrite (sp) to remove the yellowing of old computer cases, might work or maybe figure out what's actually in it.

  • @Venom524TOG
    @Venom524TOG11 ай бұрын

    I know you've moved on by now, but thank you for the pinned comments for anyone trying to find this or the first one

  • @glockfinley2006
    @glockfinley2006 Жыл бұрын

    Use half a lemon like a sponge and rub the baking soda plastic experiment

  • @louskunt9798

    @louskunt9798

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m confused. Which half of the lemon do we use?😉

  • @NotoriousJHimself
    @NotoriousJHimself Жыл бұрын

    Hydrogen peroxide would work quite well if not so dilute. Try the peroxide hair cream. Cover in plastic so it doesn't dry. Works wonders on restoring the color on those old Nintendo systems.

  • @maddd8883
    @maddd8883 Жыл бұрын

    Baking soda and vinegar..also the blue chore boy pads work well

  • @verzagen7550
    @verzagen7550 Жыл бұрын

    Peroxide cream can work, but it's possible it can streak as well. A high % liquid is better option to prevent streaking. Tons of videos on it within the retro computer / console repair community

  • @debramellinger181
    @debramellinger181 Жыл бұрын

    Knowing how well Baking Soda & Vinegar mixed into a paste cleaned my mattress; I think I’d try that combo.

  • @lacie4058
    @lacie4058 Жыл бұрын

    they sell these little kits at walmart or any auto store to clean headlights that yellow or get fogged and I used them as we have similar lights and had the same issue and it worked well.

  • @amyn1864
    @amyn1864 Жыл бұрын

    Deep woods OFF . The bug spray . It works for car headlights pretty much instantly so I imagine it would work for this

  • @bing9291
    @bing9291 Жыл бұрын

    This always works and you should definitely just melt the surface :)

  • @andybrown1002
    @andybrown1002 Жыл бұрын

    If you use the hydrogen peroxide and UV light method wrap the bucket in aluminum foil to make sure the uv gets concentrated

  • @UnrealRealism
    @UnrealRealism Жыл бұрын

    We’re talking science. Trial and error is how to go. However there is an actual comparison that can be made. Typically the yellowing comes from UV damage. The best bet is to either use something abrasive like toothpaste and baking soda combo and then polish with rain X. Or you can try using plastic conditioner which does a great job.

  • @vickytorres5505
    @vickytorres5505 Жыл бұрын

    Bug repellent spray , it also works on headlights on vehicles. Spray and clean off with a cloth.

  • @davidv2002
    @davidv200211 ай бұрын

    should’ve covered the container peroxide to trap in the magic gases and/or use stronger hydrogen peroxide from the beauty/salon supply store

  • @shawandawilliams2105
    @shawandawilliams2105 Жыл бұрын

    A old lady at my job use to use The Smokers Denture cleaner tablets in warm water and let them sit in it over night

  • @r_atharv11
    @r_atharv11 Жыл бұрын

    Bro was sleeping with the cap on 💀

  • @tigerclaws098024
    @tigerclaws09802411 ай бұрын

    you need a higher % hydrogen peroxide or leave it with ultra violet light while heated over night depending on the temp you set it to could be less time

  • @PJSO
    @PJSO Жыл бұрын

    Didn't need the wake up story did we 😂

  • @cracked6337
    @cracked6337 Жыл бұрын

    @buildtomade you also can use bug spray it works on car headlights aswell when they turn yellow like that

  • @andrewcastro90
    @andrewcastro90 Жыл бұрын

    Peroxide with a comment or kaboom a little bit of dish soap, scrub and soak. You should have the yellowing change colors or at least fade a whole lot more.

  • @JasonFowler
    @JasonFowler Жыл бұрын

    Bug spray 40% deet spray on wipe off / rinse after a brief scrub.

  • @ashleyburdick3191
    @ashleyburdick3191 Жыл бұрын

    I had seen something once about using aerosol hairspray on yellowing headlight covers.

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