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Restoring yellowed lego back to white

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Without Hydrogen Peroxide. Want to do it today since I'm ill and at home.

Anyone had any success with houshold things?


 
Posted : 14/06/2024 11:48 am
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Tippex?


 
Posted : 14/06/2024 11:54 am
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As you mention hydrogen peroxide I assume you're aware of Retrobright?  It should work on Lego (it's ABS) but there's a question mark around long-term structural integrity.

I doubt there's anything you'll have just lying around that can 'clean' it.


 
Posted : 14/06/2024 12:20 pm
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Anyone had any success with houshold things?

Not if it's yellowed, no.  I tried all kinds of things from dishwasher tablets to IPA and even vodka.  Nothing worked as well as 6-10% Hydrogen Peroxide.   Hydrogen peroxide works well even at quite low concentrations, but it's worth sorting it into batches dependent on how yellowed it is.


 
Posted : 14/06/2024 12:26 pm
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My fridge had yellowed badly and I t cut it, made a big difference. Not convinced it will work on Lego tho


 
Posted : 14/06/2024 12:42 pm
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I just read baking soda and white vinegar might work so giving that a try now. Its been soaking in that for about an hour


 
Posted : 14/06/2024 1:39 pm
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I've had success with the hydrogen peroxide method. Was good enough that on a large flat surface that had partial sun damage you could no longer see the previously very strong line.


 
Posted : 14/06/2024 2:04 pm
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Yep UV and hydrogen peroxide. It's a chemical reaction that restores the colour, it's the bromide fire retardants that cause it to go yellow. Don't leave it in too long though as that kills the Lego.


 
Posted : 14/06/2024 8:23 pm
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Does it work on that horrible Scotland kit?


 
Posted : 14/06/2024 8:52 pm

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