| Main > Main Forum |
| Getting yellowed plastic white again... |
| (1/2) > >> |
| Level42:
How do I get my yellowed joystick ball head white again ? Yes it's the one from my Galaxian. I sanded it, first with some rough paper, then with very smooth (1200) and used some cleaner/polisher. I even finished it off with toothpaste and a toothbrush !!! It's OK, but still too yellow to my taste. I thought about bleach, but I'm scared it will harm the plastic. Any help ? Thanks ! |
| NiteWalker:
Try diluted with water bleach. |
| ChadTower:
Plastic absorbs things from the environment like smoke. It also brittles and yellows with age. Often there is just nothing you can do to completely restore it, the plastic itself has changed. It's a "living material", less so than wood, but still it does evolve. |
| polaris:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on April 16, 2007, 10:38:28 am --- Plastic absorbs things from the environment like smoke. It also brittles and yellows with age. Often there is just nothing you can do to completely restore it, the plastic itself has changed. It's a "living material", less so than wood, but still it does evolve. --- End quote --- evolve, you darwinists and your nonsense, god created the ball tops. :laugh2: no i concur, new one for you level42 (now thats poetry) |
| RandyT:
I agree with Chad, however "devolve" might be more appropriate :) Almost all plastics break down with age and exposure to UV. Yellowing is one of the most common indicators of long term UV exposure. If you can't replace it, a few coats of lacquer might be the cure. Your skill in applying it will dictate the finish you achieve, so if you decide to try this, sand between coats and watch for drips. A nice coat (or two) of clear on the top and some buffing might be in order as well. RandyT |
| Navigation |
| Message Index |
| Next page |