How to remove yellowing from old, aged plastic? (Cheap & easy)

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  • How to remove yellowing from old, aged plastic? Restore back to the original look cheap & easy.
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Komentáře • 536

  • @MasterT-n2c
    @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +72

    This video was transferred over from my restoration channel, thank you for watching. 😊

    • @ddizon666
      @ddizon666 Před rokem +3

      where did you get the peroxide from

    • @iloveit9468
      @iloveit9468 Před rokem +2

      @@ddizon666 I don’t recall ever seeing h2o2 in gel form.

    • @gennadiykatsman674
      @gennadiykatsman674 Před rokem +7

      @@ddizon666hair supplies, bleaching is typically done with peroxide gel

  • @michaelduke4500
    @michaelduke4500 Před rokem +168

    Not a word said, no crappy background music. Just straight forward content, thank you.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +14

      Thank you to appreciate this type of content. Glad to hear something positive.👍

    • @robk7129
      @robk7129 Před 24 dny +1

      No VPN sponsor … haha

  • @nicholasmarino1733
    @nicholasmarino1733 Před rokem +172

    Hi ya all, I happy to see I am NOT the only one who has a problem unfolding Plastic Wrap.

    • @stevefick3919
      @stevefick3919 Před rokem +1

      LOL! That's why I always use foil wrap!

    • @MR-nl8xr
      @MR-nl8xr Před rokem +4

      You people are strange.

    • @67buzzo
      @67buzzo Před rokem +2

      That’s because the retail wrap is crap.Go to a restaurant supply store.

    • @MV-wb2cz
      @MV-wb2cz Před rokem +3

      @@67buzzo retail everything is crap

    • @GreyerShade
      @GreyerShade Před rokem +5

      You should see me try to fold a fitted sheet. 😉

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan Před měsícem +10

    Like 30 years ago in art school I had a blue T square that disappeared. Then this green one showed up but I didn't remember having 2. After a long time I recognized some tape on it that I had stick to the blue one. I finally realized the blue plastic had yellowed, turning it green! LOL

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před měsícem +1

      Now you have a new green one.🙂

  • @roypiltdown5083
    @roypiltdown5083 Před rokem +50

    professional chemist here - 12% peroxide is really dangerous to get on you, so make sure you wear gloves & eye protection (the stuff they sell at the grocery is much less concentrated).
    still trying to figure out the chemistry of this - the poster didnt mention what kind of plastic it was, but yellowing is typically an oxidation reaction, and it seems like peroxide (a strong oxidizer) would only make the problem worse.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +1

      Yes, in some case. But good if you have no other option.🙂

    • @bitingmidge4981
      @bitingmidge4981 Před rokem +18

      Failed year 10 chemistry, but here's what the internet says - Hydrogen peroxide bleaches in the same way as chlorine, it oxidises chromophones, essentially taking the electrons that hold atoms together causing molecules that cause staining to fall apart. (I've been using it for years on old plastic TV cases and radios)

    • @PiefacePete46
      @PiefacePete46 Před rokem +4

      @@bitingmidge4981 : I think you just answered my question; Does it work on opaque plastics, such as white or cream plastic that has yellowed?

    • @bitingmidge4981
      @bitingmidge4981 Před rokem +7

      @@PiefacePete46 Yes, a lot of RV/motorhome people use it on their plastic trims.

    • @egbront1506
      @egbront1506 Před rokem +4

      @@PiefacePete46 Particularly so. The whole Retr0bright process was discovered primarily to remove yellowing from 80s and 90s era computer case plastics, which were mostly beige or grey. If you don't have sun, you can do this indoors with a UV light but it will take longer.

  • @maramakesjournals2319
    @maramakesjournals2319 Před rokem +20

    Amazing! This is one of those videos I show to my husband the following day. The comment section here is VERY informative. Clever people.

  • @HepauDK
    @HepauDK Před rokem +22

    I have done a test run on some of the keys for my 1. gen Microsoft Natural Keyboard using a similar developer cream (Redken Pro-oxide 40) and an old bug-zapper.
    There's a noticable difference after just 8 hours. :)
    Funny how UV light can be used to reverse an effect that was caused by it in the first place...

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +4

      Ha ha ha, yes indeed hard to understand the chemistry.🙂

    • @jimkoss3318
      @jimkoss3318 Před měsícem +1

      I thought the cling wrap stops the UV. Was I mistaken?

    • @HepauDK
      @HepauDK Před měsícem +1

      @@jimkoss3318 The wrap is to prevent the cream from drying out. The less air the better. So don't use microwave film. ;)
      The UV is a key component. Otherwise it wouldn't make sense to use a UV lamp

  • @SJmystic
    @SJmystic Před rokem +47

    I wondered why the plastic wrap, and thought it was to keep the peroxide from evaporating too quickly to work over the time desired. You answered this in a later comment (and it was as I thought), and that comment encouraged you to explain what you were doing and why, not just show it. I concur with the encouragement to explain since it will allow us viewers to modify as needed to fit our context.
    Thanks for taking the time to show this!

    • @jaalcorta
      @jaalcorta Před 10 měsíci +1

      Why do you need the plastic wrap? I also thought is was to keep the peroxide from evaporating too quickly.

    • @SJmystic
      @SJmystic Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@jaalcorta I haven't look at the comments in awhile, but you can scroll down and find one where the question was posed and he answered it. It was to keep it from evaporating quickly, as you suspected, but he may also have said more than that, and I just don't remember . . .

    • @YeahNoTellTheTruth
      @YeahNoTellTheTruth Před 6 měsíci +3

      A long comment and doesn't even get to the point.

    • @inthelandofmorethansmall7582
      @inthelandofmorethansmall7582 Před 4 měsíci

      YESSSS!!!
      I too am one of those people who is happy to follow instructions... just so long as I know why. 😂😂😂
      It's like the story of the kids at the Summer camp. The counselors told them to stay off the West Dock. To only use use the Easf Dock.
      But to many of us that's like "Don't press the red button". 😂
      Or it's just, "Okay you say that but is there a good reason?"
      Anyway....
      The kids snuck out went to fhe West Dock one night. (Duh.)
      And they played on the dock a while and everything was fine.
      Then they jumped in the water.
      And when they went to climb back up, there were THOUSANDS of venomous spiders underneath the dock and all over the ladder.
      If the counselors had just told them WHY, no kid would've gone near it.
      But because they didn't, 2 boys died and 3 others were treated for necrotic spider bites.

    • @angelsaucedo2231
      @angelsaucedo2231 Před 4 měsíci

      @@YeahNoTellTheTruth that comment shouldn't have taken you more than 10 seconds MAX to read. And their point was clear. I think its about time you reevaluate your intelligence levels.

  • @Rye_Toast
    @Rye_Toast Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is perfect, I'm trying to restore my house and there's a 70s clear plastic fake chandelier light fixture that I'd like to try and get the yellowing out of before I decide if I want to keep it or replace it with something else. I like the use of the cream product, I'm going to test this out on a small spot--it's so hard when you don't know what kind of plastic you've got.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Cool project, some people painting them as well.

  • @TinaOsborne-wb7sb
    @TinaOsborne-wb7sb Před 9 měsíci +6

    Thanks so much for sharing this. I didn't know this could work on clear plastic. I hope it works for my item.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 9 měsíci +1

      No worries and thank you for watching.

  • @michelesab6789
    @michelesab6789 Před rokem +11

    Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea with us. I take note. The lid came back like new. Good work.😀👍

  • @isurdea
    @isurdea Před měsícem +3

    If you mix peroxide with hair bleaching until you get an uniform paste you'll get a great result even faster. That's what I also use to recover the yellowed soles of my Nike or Adidas sneakers 👌

  • @DanakarEndeel
    @DanakarEndeel Před rokem +38

    I have a Retrobright box setup with 12% Hydrogenperoxide and UV light installed in a plastic box that has its insides coated with reflective foil (to spread the UV light even more). That also seems to work very nicely to remove yellowing from items (especially old white 80's toys that did not use UV-resistant plastics like nowadays). Ofcourse the downside is that the items you've cleaned are still made of non-UV-resistant material and would likely yellow again over time. Additionally the process may make the item more brittle; especially with repeated use.
    Then again, a nice white toy M.A.S.K. car or Starcom Starmax looks much better than a yellowed version imo. 🙂

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +16

      Very good set up you have, here I've just used the sun and it is free.
      Avoid to getting yellow again you can use UV stabilized varnish.🙂

    • @DanakarEndeel
      @DanakarEndeel Před rokem +9

      @@MasterT-n2c Heh, yeah I could have used the sun as well but oftentimes we have pretty bad weather so when I saw some videos about building a Retrobright box I went straight to work on it. I already had a suitable plastic box with a lid as well as some clear glass containers (to put the peroxide and yellowed items in); so I only needed a roll of reflective sticky foil, some UV led strips, and ofcourse the 12% Hydrogenperoxide. So fortunately the costs remained reasonable. 🙂
      Thanks a lot for the tip regarding UV stabilized varnish by the way! 👍
      I'll have to take a look and see if I can get me some of that; especially for my white vehicles that seem to suffer the most from this yellowing effect. Hopefully a thin coat of that varnish would help in avoiding the yellowing effect.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +5

      @@DanakarEndeel No worries so many UV stabilized product on the market you'll find one I'm sure. 😊

    • @Caeleinn
      @Caeleinn Před rokem +2

      @@DanakarEndeel You can usually find UV protective varnishes in the art section of many craft stores. I know Krylon makes one, and it comes in matte, satin, and gloss finishes. I use it on all of my garden decor pieces so they don't fade.

    • @DanakarEndeel
      @DanakarEndeel Před rokem +1

      @@Caeleinn Cheers! Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. I will take a look and see if I can find these varnishes from Krylon. Here's hoping they adhere to plastic. I have some old M.A.S.K. toys and the white ones are turning a little yellowish so here's hoping that I can give them some UV protection after whitening them. 🙂

  • @TroyQwert
    @TroyQwert Před 7 měsíci +4

    Jeez, boss! Finally I can get my fav goggles clear again. By chance I've got a bottle of 12% HP from my friend, a barber. Thanks! 😊

  • @timwilson6710
    @timwilson6710 Před rokem +79

    So long story shot soak in peroxide fro a day or two and walah

    • @kevhar6746
      @kevhar6746 Před 2 měsíci +21

      Voila *

    • @SteveMacSticky
      @SteveMacSticky Před měsícem +7

      *Voilà

    • @einundsiebenziger5488
      @einundsiebenziger5488 Před měsícem +8

      long story short* (...) and voilá!

    • @9595david
      @9595david Před 17 dny +2

      Key take aways
      - 12% hydrogen peroxide
      - don’t soak it as it won’t be able to create the thermal/UV sensitive reaction needed
      - use a cream or paste so enough can do it’s job.
      - coat it in a clear plastic wrap to keep the solution moist.
      - give it ample amounts of time to reverse the process!

    • @MsPaulaChi
      @MsPaulaChi Před 4 dny +1

      Thank you.

  • @gaijininja
    @gaijininja Před měsícem +4

    As many times as I see this technique, it still blows my mind that the UV from the sun which causes the yellowing, when combined with H2O2 will bleach it back to clear/clean. Very jealous as I can never find peroxide above 3% here in Australia. Even at hair salons.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před měsícem

      Yes it is a fascinating process, I bought my peroxide from ebay. Check that out. Thank you for watching and commenting.👍🙂

    • @stewarth
      @stewarth Před 21 dnem +2

      If you can't find a larger bottle of creme developer from a hair supply or drug store, you could just buy a box of hair dye and use the bottle of developer it contains. Most store brands use a 40 volume developer, which is the 12 percent being used in this video.

    • @gaijininja
      @gaijininja Před 19 dny

      @@stewarth Thanks. I'll check out the boxes next time I'm shopping.

  • @antonhuman8446
    @antonhuman8446 Před měsícem +1

    Excellent advice. Many thanks.
    Regards from the RSA.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před měsícem

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @antonhuman8446
      @antonhuman8446 Před měsícem

      I cleaned a stained enamel bath with 35% food grade H2O2. Only. That which I had. The product ran out. The bath is not 100% clean.
      But the difference. As opposed to the effort.
      Is astonishing.
      Thanks!

  • @kgraham5820
    @kgraham5820 Před rokem +5

    All great restorations start with washing!!

  • @yensabi
    @yensabi Před rokem +23

    A hairdryer usually works very well to remove the yellow tint , it's also very good for making faded black plastic on cars bumpers and trim black again.... 👍

    • @cocrumornewsupdate9246
      @cocrumornewsupdate9246 Před rokem +2

      Hairdryer?how

    • @ch1959
      @ch1959 Před rokem +1

      You can bring back faded plastic with it, but that will not take the yellowing out. The peroxide method is the best.

  • @edeaglehouse2221
    @edeaglehouse2221 Před rokem +9

    I had no idea peroxide was available in cream form. My impression is this stuff is used in beauty salons for bleaching hair. Thanks for sharing!

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +5

      Yes and yes, in this form easier to work with.

    • @daliasprints9798
      @daliasprints9798 Před rokem +1

      Yes, this is a "salon chemical" not a "household chemical" at this concentration.

    • @Sophos1964
      @Sophos1964 Před rokem +1

      Is this type of peroxide only available in salon supply stores?

    • @stupitdog9686
      @stupitdog9686 Před 11 měsíci

      I thought it was only used for making bombs - esp the IED type ....... WTF do I no ....

  • @wendyjones3953
    @wendyjones3953 Před rokem +11

    Drat! I’ve just replaced my shower seals yellowed from sunshine - such a pain to get them off and re-fit them. Mind you, if I’d painted this stuff on while original seals were insitu and hadn’t rinsed it all properly then perhaps I’d have transparent feet after my next shower!

    • @daliasprints9798
      @daliasprints9798 Před rokem +1

      Peroxide breaks down into harmless stuff after brief exposure to light and air. That's why it's kept in thick, often dark colored plastic bottles. Absolutely nothing to worry about once it's done its thing.

  • @kakap.461
    @kakap.461 Před rokem +6

    Thank you ! Amazing work!
    Greetings from Brazil!

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +2

      Hello friend thank you for watching.

  • @iamlalapalooza
    @iamlalapalooza Před rokem +3

    thank you! i have an old clear silicon (rubbery) case for my old classic ipod that has yellowed from age so i will try this and come back here and let you know what happened!!

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +1

      Good luck! Thank you for watching.🙂

    • @iamlalapalooza
      @iamlalapalooza Před 11 měsíci

      i tried it and i didnt use the foam 12% just the watery 3% and no plastic wrap and only 1 day in sun... sorry but i forgot most of it or didnt have the things... But it did make a difference ...NOW i a going to do it like you did it and i bet it turns out perfect!!! and thank you for making this!!@@MasterT-n2c

    • @SaltMinerOU812
      @SaltMinerOU812 Před 18 dny

      Did it work? because I want to try it on my old cell phone cases

  • @herberar
    @herberar Před rokem +15

    Is that the windshield ( and the other) windows of a Tonka tow truck from the '70s ? Great job!!! Greetings from Argentina!!!

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +8

      Yes it was! Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @KoniB.
    @KoniB. Před rokem +2

    cool. gonna try this on my 8 track stereo cover. (yes my 8 tracks). Old school, I know.

  • @redrockplumber5124
    @redrockplumber5124 Před rokem +2

    Very clever! Making use of free UV!

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +1

      Yes exactly the sun is free to use.🙂

  • @erikziak1249
    @erikziak1249 Před měsícem +1

    Tried with some clear plastic covers over lamps that illuminate the license plate, that turned yellow. Did not work. But it did work on other yellowed stuff, just not transparent plastics. The clear plastic was not yellowed because of heat from the bulb, as a small part that is covered by a gasket from sunlight was not yellowed at all, while being exposed from the inside to the heat and light of the lamp as the rest. So not all clear plastic can be restored.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před měsícem

      Yes indeed, some clear ones takes for ever. Thanks for the feedback.👍

  • @TurreTuntematon
    @TurreTuntematon Před rokem +9

    Problem with plastic is that by the time it starts to yellow it’s also brittle. So getting it clear or rid of the yellow may be a very short term solution.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +19

      If you working on some vintage item you don't have too many other choice, to further protecting your object you can apply clear epoxy or UV resistant polyurethane.

    • @TurreTuntematon
      @TurreTuntematon Před rokem

      @@MasterT-n2c Agree.

    • @bendijkhuis
      @bendijkhuis Před rokem

      Loosing weakeners.

    • @hsp1316
      @hsp1316 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​​@@MasterT-n2cdo you have experience how long does this treatment last? Like I heard these plastics have a protective outside coat which is what this peroxide reacts with. So after treatment the plastic loses this coat and so the yellowing will comeback faster. Will I get a few years say 2, 3 years by doing this?

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 7 měsíci

      Hi there, thank you for asking, and yes the treatment can last anywhere between half an hour up to 5 days depends of the composition of the plastic to avoid the yellowing coming back I do recommend a uv protecting coat to apply and and you have no worries it will last forever.@@hsp1316

  • @ppineault
    @ppineault Před rokem +2

    That’s just frigging awesome; you’re the best 👍🤗😉

  • @markh196
    @markh196 Před rokem +12

    This was originally called the Retr0bright process (that's a zero in the name), developed around 2008 or so. I don't think it was very well known for a long time, but now there's a lot of info online about it, including a Wikipedia page.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +3

      Wow, I didn't know that, thanks for sharing. 🙂

    • @stickyfox
      @stickyfox Před rokem +7

      I call it the "peroxide process." Or "free radical oxidation."
      I kind of find it annoying when we take something that already has a name and give it a less descriptive name.

    • @cosmicallyderived
      @cosmicallyderived Před rokem +2

      Ah and so it is. Good tip
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retrobright

  • @Akasnacker
    @Akasnacker Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for the video do you think your process would work with restoring plastic automobile headlights?

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před měsícem

      Yes it will but I also have another video with a slightly different method, check it out: czcams.com/video/o4KdlMSICAQ/video.html

  • @brendastolecki4755
    @brendastolecki4755 Před rokem +2

    When plastic gets that yellow, it is usually from aging, and it becomes brittle. Does the peroxide make it more brittle? It must become fragile when it is that old. ?????

  • @einundsiebenziger5488
    @einundsiebenziger5488 Před měsícem +1

    What is this piece of clear plastic this was demonstrated on? Telling by what looks like a rearview mirror on the front side, are these perhaps the windows of a model car?

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před měsícem +1

      Yes, it is a Tonka toy car from the 70's.

  • @michaelparanormal
    @michaelparanormal Před rokem +1

    Wish i found this video before , i could of saved lots of money on buying the glass parts for old cars as they are not cheap to buy!

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +1

      Maybe you can try this method next time.

  • @cinemaipswich4636
    @cinemaipswich4636 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This method will dry out the plastic. There are solvents in plastic that keep it pliable. Without them the plastic will become hard and brittle and will break.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 6 měsíci

      This method is still ok if you have no other alternative.

  • @laragreene8328
    @laragreene8328 Před rokem +1

    I always thought peroxide was clear. I need to figure out how that ones different. Great video though!

  • @JC-jv5xw
    @JC-jv5xw Před 2 měsíci +3

    Three days in the Australian Sun. Probably needs a month or so in the UK.......

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 2 měsíci

      Ha ha ha.🙂 Still faster than in Iceland.

  • @lilolme69
    @lilolme69 Před rokem +17

    I don't think the peroxide had much to do with it. I sell used washers and dryers and when the plastic or the paint has turned yellow on them, we put them in the sun for about 3 days (no chemical needed) and sometimes they turn back white and sometimes they don't... it's hit and miss. Also, if you are in a very hot state, I'm in Texas, make sure you put it in a place for it to get the light but not in a place where it will melt.

    • @1970sRetro
      @1970sRetro Před rokem

      Sorry. But you’re wrong about the peroxide. I have white plastic item that apparently were yellowed from the sun and the peroxide plus sun can resolve it in a day or two.

    • @audreysavard3248
      @audreysavard3248 Před rokem

      Putting things in the sun use the same mecanisme than peroxyde. It's the oxidation that produce ozone that do the trick. Outdoor, you need to put humidity on the things for the uv rayon of the sun to separate the water.
      Try putting humid white linen spread on the grass. It will be far more white after some hours.

    • @carlotta4th
      @carlotta4th Před rokem

      You just heated it up and slightly melted the plastic. That's not much different than using a heat gun.

  • @imochiexe5056
    @imochiexe5056 Před rokem +10

    Can this process/application be used on car headlight headlight lenses?

    • @Cr00xY
      @Cr00xY Před měsícem +1

      For smudgy (blurry) car headlights just use any metal polishing creme with a soft cloth.

    • @bradbrown8759
      @bradbrown8759 Před měsícem

      Some clip said use deep woods Off mosquito spray. I tried it. It works! It melts the surface of the lenses after a few hours. I did one round and a white lenses got clear with run marks. Much better, and good enough. But more monkeying around could clear the runs.

  • @fjbsolutions2446
    @fjbsolutions2446 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Fantastic! I plan on using it on a old discast car that has a yellowish windshield. Brush on and wrap. Keep in the sun. Should work??

  • @mydogboofer3467
    @mydogboofer3467 Před rokem +3

    You can also place it in the sun! I remember as a kid I saw my mom tossing some Tupperware bowls and lids out on the backyard lawn in the sun. I thought she lost it and was going nuts. When she showed me later I was shocked…true facts! The sun is our natural sanitizer.
    ✌️♥️🙏

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      Yes that is correct, thank you for sharing.

    • @rastanz
      @rastanz Před rokem +1

      Leaving yellowed decals in the sun for a while also clears them up 🙂

    • @Tanouuuu
      @Tanouuuu Před rokem

      You mean just place it in the sun without the product ?

    • @stevenmazanet9933
      @stevenmazanet9933 Před rokem +2

      isn't the sun what causes yellowing in the first place?

    • @AlexandraZe
      @AlexandraZe Před 8 měsíci

      But that's where he placed it, in the sun. I don't get this comment...

  • @nmartin5551
    @nmartin5551 Před rokem +1

    You find this all over the RV forums for treating oxidized plastics gone yellow in Motorhomes. I have a yellowed shower stall I’m contemplating doing this.

  • @SodiumSyndicate
    @SodiumSyndicate Před rokem +3

    You could also use UV light to hasten the process instead of the Sun.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      Yes absolutely. Thank you for watching.

  • @bkb2012
    @bkb2012 Před rokem +1

    Oxidation. Perfect!

  • @CapitalP177
    @CapitalP177 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I believe this is how they take the yellow out of the soles in sneakers as well

  • @davorinrusevljan6440
    @davorinrusevljan6440 Před rokem +2

    when plastics yellow, it also becomes more brittle. How does this trick influences brittleness?

  • @JustaMuteCat
    @JustaMuteCat Před měsícem +1

    つまり、基本的には過酸化水素による日光漂白です。一部のプラスチックやその他の透明で柔軟な TCP 型は、紫外線下での過酸化水素漂白にはあまり適していないため、重要なものに使用する前にまずサンプルを採取してください。
    so basically, peroxide sun bleaching. some platics and other clear flexible TCP molds dont take too well with peroxide bleaching under UV light so do sample it first before using on anything important.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před měsícem

      Yes indeed, use this if you have no other choice. Alternatively you can protect your object further with uv protecting sealant.

  • @outbackpaladarium5955
    @outbackpaladarium5955 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I used salon smart v40 12% peroxide and after a few hours mine weny a cloudy white, its a clear plastic from my car. Do you know why this may be? Cheers loved the video

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you for watching, well every plastic reacts differently to the peroxide
      on some of them works very fast on others takes ages and they all get little hazy not sure why.? I only use this method when I can't do anything else. 🙂

    • @9595david
      @9595david Před 17 dny

      I believe salón chemicals have a lot more than 12% peroxide! I was thinking of trying with 40v developer too but second guessing it after reading your comment!

  • @SaltMinerOU812
    @SaltMinerOU812 Před 18 dny +2

    Would this work on clear cell phone cases? TCP types?

  • @theinspector1023
    @theinspector1023 Před rokem

    I'm impressed. Now to find an application!

  • @royet8161
    @royet8161 Před 25 dny +1

    I wonder if it works the same way for those darned yellowed-out car headlights...? This'll be quite the solution vs those expensive chemicals and contraptions they sell that claim to clear up the yellow glaze.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 25 dny +1

      I have another video in this subject for yellowed headlights, check it out: czcams.com/video/o4KdlMSICAQ/video.html 🙂

  • @mlwee6796
    @mlwee6796 Před 26 dny +1

    If I apply the 12% HP on my yellowing car headlamp. It will turn clear in a few days?

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 26 dny

      It may do, but for fixing up headlights I have another video, check it out: czcams.com/video/o4KdlMSICAQ/video.html

  • @iloveit9468
    @iloveit9468 Před rokem +1

    I have a handheld shop style drop light but it’s a UVC light, with two 9v bulbs for serious sanitizing. I wonder if it would work for this

  • @tunafish3216
    @tunafish3216 Před rokem +1

    Great video and information.

  • @Alkiyan
    @Alkiyan Před 10 měsíci +1

    Many thanks for this interesting video. Do you know if this method works to remove stains that are embedded or included in coloured non-transparent plastics ?

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 10 měsíci +1

      It should work, yes.

    • @Alkiyan
      @Alkiyan Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks. I'll try and let you know.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 10 měsíci

      Ok, thank you.👍@@Alkiyan

  • @NWR58
    @NWR58 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This was a godsend. Where and what shop did you buy that particular peroxide? I'm an Aussie.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi there, bought it from ebay.🙂 Thank you for watching.

  • @jaeski0031
    @jaeski0031 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I wonder if this would work on old top loaders for sports cards ...I have about 100 of them that are yellow

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Wow that is a lot. Worth to try.🙂

  • @thedocdodge
    @thedocdodge Před rokem +1

    I wonder if this would work on clear plastic that is tinted from a factory... Like the windows from a Tamiya Lunchbox...

  • @erniewerezak
    @erniewerezak Před rokem +1

    I wonder if you use this on headlights that have the yellowness that builds up over time?

  • @Beruthiel45
    @Beruthiel45 Před rokem +7

    Rubbing alcohol does this, as well as getting rid of the stickyness of discoloured plastics, without needing toxic protection. Just cleaned up the yellowed and sticky areas of an old electtric knife we rarely used, left in a kitchen drawer. You have to rub it off with a littie elbow grease but it's not going to harm you. Stronger strength % alcohol than the usual that they sell in pharmacies works better too.

    • @endurofan9854
      @endurofan9854 Před rokem

      stronger, you mean dinatured alcohol right?

    • @philcook9967
      @philcook9967 Před rokem +3

      @@endurofan9854 Denatured has nothing to do with the strength. Denatured means that a toxic chemical was added so you can't drink the alcohol. The strength is indicated on the bottle as % alcohol compared to the % of water added to the pure alcohol.

    • @OneWildTurkey
      @OneWildTurkey Před rokem +1

      I"ve always found it much more difficult to clean when using alcohol. If I just stick with beer it's better, though, otherwise I just start watching the telly... :)

  • @gamingwithvat8616
    @gamingwithvat8616 Před 3 měsíci +2

    My transparent glasses got yellow stain will this work

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 3 měsíci +1

      May work.🙂

    • @gamingwithvat8616
      @gamingwithvat8616 Před 3 měsíci

      Does it affect my lenses

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@gamingwithvat8616 Maybe, can leave a some hazy finish. That may need to polish after. Not sure if this is the best method to fixing up glasses.

  • @dingbatsplaysgames337
    @dingbatsplaysgames337 Před rokem +1

    Just use baking soda mix with some dish washing liquid. soak overnight.

  • @susanvarnado1115
    @susanvarnado1115 Před rokem +1

    I would like to know the 12% peroxide would work on plastic tub surrounds. Do you have to have exposure to the Sun for it to work?

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      You need the sun uv or an artificial uv light. Should work if you leave it long enough.

  • @fieqakim
    @fieqakim Před rokem +1

    Awesome trick and its work😊

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      Very simple, thank you for watching.🙂

  • @martinjohansson1978
    @martinjohansson1978 Před měsícem +1

    What toy car is that from? I think it looks familiar...

  • @ralphaelalfaro6023
    @ralphaelalfaro6023 Před rokem +3

    Will look into this more. I have a gallon of 35% food grade hyd perox. Good to find more uses for it, thanks.

  • @s.b.323
    @s.b.323 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi is there any way to reverse the damage of air freshner melted the clear plastic on car dash to a cloudy white making it hard to read the petrol gauge.😢 Thanks gr8ful for any tips.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 6 měsíci

      Hmmm. interesting combination, sorry I'm not sure.

  • @ursopolar6535
    @ursopolar6535 Před rokem +1

    Well done!

  • @johnkelley9877
    @johnkelley9877 Před rokem +5

    This was great and a big help! Thanks for sharing this.

  • @kerener7662483
    @kerener7662483 Před 2 dny

    hi can i use this to my sideshow statue Oxidation of transparent parts? not really sure if the material is work ?

  • @heatherbrown5866
    @heatherbrown5866 Před rokem +1

    Would this technique work on opaque resin figurines and does the peroxide also take paint off? Please, I'm guessing it does both, but would you confirm? Thank you.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +1

      Not sure if this will work on resin but if you leave it long enough probably take the paint off.

  • @dannmann17
    @dannmann17 Před rokem +1

    That was awesome! 👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @perpirak00
    @perpirak00 Před rokem +1

    Great tip! Thanks mate!

  • @allkindsofoutdooractivities

    Really nice work!

  • @user-nz6ru3oq3v
    @user-nz6ru3oq3v Před 5 měsíci +1

    Can this whitened the transparent acrylic sheet? Like the box of the toys that turned yellowish due to the old age? Pls helppppp

  • @jazmo6662
    @jazmo6662 Před rokem +1

    Does this work on discolored Plastic Headlight Lenses on Cars & Vans as well?

  • @jagc1969
    @jagc1969 Před rokem +3

    Very useful , indeed. Thanks for sharing.

  • @pnp3894
    @pnp3894 Před 3 měsíci

    I need to clean plastic lightbulbs. If I soak them in 12% liquid peroxide would it work the same way?

  • @cosmicallyderived
    @cosmicallyderived Před rokem +1

    I didn’t know peroxide worked on clear plastics too just white ones. I wonder if this trick can be done on old faded headlight lenses from cars with plastic lenses.

  • @markfrye9178
    @markfrye9178 Před měsícem +1

    Does it work with drugstore Hydrogen Peroxide? The liquid kind.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před měsícem

      Yes it will work but you have to submerge it to a liquid, the cream form will stay on it. Depends on the object which ever method is more practical for you.

  • @bad_egg000
    @bad_egg000 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant 👍

  • @microtech2448
    @microtech2448 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the tip. One request, consider turning off the water tap while you are using soap and rubbing object and not using water.

  • @brianphelps6815
    @brianphelps6815 Před rokem +1

    SUN? I live in the UK and that's something we don't see very often! 😂

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem +1

      You can use UV light instead or you can come here to Australia.🙂

    • @brianphelps6815
      @brianphelps6815 Před rokem

      @@MasterT-n2c Australia it is then! 😂

  • @nauticalknotcraft
    @nauticalknotcraft Před rokem

    I thought it was cool the first go round... Still cool! Thanks.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      Transferred from my other channel. Thank you for watching. 🙂

  • @rudimedfuti
    @rudimedfuti Před 6 měsíci +1

    I guess I have to buy a uv light then, cause we almost never have sunny days here in Denmark 🙄

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 6 měsíci

      Aw, come here to Australia then. Hey some uv lights are great for this job better than the sun.

    • @rudimedfuti
      @rudimedfuti Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@MasterT-n2c That would be fun to visit your country 👍

  • @ghostingwo
    @ghostingwo Před 3 měsíci +1

    Would this work for silver parts on cars that started to yellow and fog ?

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Works on most yellowed plastic.

  • @miguelartilesaguiar8564
    @miguelartilesaguiar8564 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What is the equivalent of that product in the US?

  • @jackthewiz
    @jackthewiz Před 7 měsíci +1

    Can the same method be used on laminated shelving doors

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 7 měsíci

      Can be used on any type of plastic.

  • @fuentes38
    @fuentes38 Před rokem +1

    🚗Hey, I wandering is that yellow to clear is that from a toy car 🚘 like the windshield and windows? it just reminded me when I was a kid I used to remove that clear window from the cars? I mean if I’m mistaken I’m OK I’m 42 years old last time did I play with toy cars 🚗 i was like 6 or 9 years old

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      This is from a Tonka dump truck from the 1970's 🙂

  • @mich8261
    @mich8261 Před rokem +3

    Is there a similar process to remove the tackiness that some times develops for some rubber finishes? I have an old camera where the grip is now sticky

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      Sometimes I do repair cameras but I haven't tested this method on rubber parts. Not sure if this will work.?

    • @randygreen007
      @randygreen007 Před rokem +4

      Armor-all wipes, the kind for dashboards typically removes that tackiness.

    • @daveh7914
      @daveh7914 Před rokem

      IPA has worked for me

    • @Thalanox
      @Thalanox Před rokem

      @@daveh7914 Alcohol is for removing the rubber coating entirely, not for removing the tackiness of a degrading surface coat. If you're going the route of removing the coating entirely, then there are probably more effective ways to do that, like some variety of cleaning solution specifically meant for removing old sticker coatings, like Goo Gone, or your offbrand equivalent.

    • @daveh7914
      @daveh7914 Před rokem +1

      @@Thalanox You're correct. IPA is an effective and inexpensive way to remove the tacky coating completely down to the base material. I've used it on a pocket camera and powerbank. I suspect in the majority of cases once the outer surface becomes tacky the remainder is going to deteriorate rapidly anyway.

  • @agateraenbow1604
    @agateraenbow1604 Před 9 měsíci +1

    so will this work on items that have been stained yellow by cigarette smoke??

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 9 měsíci

      I think it will work on that type of things as well.

  • @Tanouuuu
    @Tanouuuu Před rokem +1

    I have an old ac unit, the inside type that is mounted on the wall. I don't have uv light and well it's on the wall so can't take it off.
    Will it work if I just let the product sit on it or does it absolutely need uv lights ?

  • @akram_J477
    @akram_J477 Před rokem

    I used 99% pure isopropyl alcohol and it took off all the yellowing which is usually caused from smoking.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      This yellowing is from old age and uv light exposer. 🙂

  • @jeremysalainti1277
    @jeremysalainti1277 Před 6 měsíci +1

    will it works in silicone like transparent phone case?

  • @canuckfixit7722
    @canuckfixit7722 Před rokem +2

    Seems contradictory. It is the sun's UV rays that yellow the plastic in the first place so why put it back there for the treatment? Also, isn't the yellowing through the full thickness of the plastic?

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      The aim was to make it clear and the yellowing was mostly on the outside.🙂

  • @rajugupta-chaudhary6467
    @rajugupta-chaudhary6467 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Is this a service you do gor people? Respects

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi there, no this is just my hobby restoring and stuff.🙂

  • @vjreimedia
    @vjreimedia Před rokem +1

    Yeah, 3 days. people say "a few hours". Then, sunlight and the heat of it is necessary. I have UV lights and they do not do the job. Sun exposure works and for at least 3 days.

    • @MasterT-n2c
      @MasterT-n2c  Před rokem

      Yes, takes some time. The time is also depends on the type of plastic you are working with.

  • @joellenbroetzmann9053
    @joellenbroetzmann9053 Před rokem +1

    Wonder if this would work for crappy headlights?

  • @matthewantonucci6751
    @matthewantonucci6751 Před rokem +1

    Hey, Can This Also Work On Old Late 1990's Style Vacuums With HeadLights On Them Too?!

  • @donmelvin7102
    @donmelvin7102 Před rokem +1

    Do you think this method would work on automobile headlight covers?