I hate Retr0bright!

[BluesBrothers]

It works on it's own, nothing else need be added.

With that in mind is there any benefit from mixing your own or would you yourself use BBlonde?

 

[syd]

Morrisons also sell it, also found it in boots and on our locql market. None in our local sainsburys or tesco though.

My local Morrisons nolonger stocks it.

 

[demolition]

Looks amazing. Will have to see about getting some bblonde alternative here in Denmark.

I have looked for it in various supermarkets and Matas, but haven't been able to find something similar here. There are lots of hair bleaching products available, but the ones I have found are not based on hydrogenperoxide or only have very little of it (and 10-20 other ingredients), so I wouldn't expect it to work well.

It is possible for us to get BBlonde through ebay, although with shipping it gets a bit expensive. I made my own using 10% hydrogenperoxide from Matas, but it would be so much easier and safer to just buy a finished product.

 

[Merlin]

It works on it's own, nothing else need be added.

With that in mind is there any benefit from mixing your own or would you yourself use BBlonde?

I'd go the BBlonde route these days as it's so simple. I just wish I was on commission for all of the extra sales they are getting!

 

[NinjaRabbit]

I just wish I was on commission for all of the extra sales they are getting!

Time to buy some shares, perhaps?

 

[mes83]

Looks amazing. Will have to see about getting some bblonde alternative here in Denmark.

I have looked for it in various supermarkets and Matas, but haven't been able to find something similar here. There are lots of hair bleaching products available, but the ones I have found are not based on hydrogenperoxide or only have very little of it (and 10-20 other ingredients), so I wouldn't expect it to work well.

It is possible for us to get BBlonde through ebay, although with shipping it gets a bit expensive. I made my own using 10% hydrogenperoxide from Matas, but it would be so much easier and safer to just buy a finished product.

I have found a couple of plages online in Denmark that sells, what must be the same product as BBlonde, it's called "beise" or "beize". Apparently used by professional hairdressers, to mix with color powder.

Not that expensive, but shipping, even within Denmark is a bit much, unless you order large quantities. The bottles are sold in 1litre bottles... Cheaper I have found was around 4quid


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[manic23]

I'm so pleased I read this thread, I'm planing to do some retro brighting this w/e to be honest I find the whole mixing etc a real chore but the results are worth it, but after reading this I'm going to get me some of this magical bblonde stuff and give it a go. I will post the results. I'm going to do my A1200 (not really very yellow but I'm a fussy so an so) a snes mouse and a an atari 130XE

 

[sir_beaker]

Well I cleared out Boots in Dooradoyle I didn't even get a strange look or anything - how disappointing

 

[manic23]

Same here

Same here

LOL, I did the same thing to Superdrug in Holborn, London on Friday, sadly also didn't get any funny looks

 

[sir_beaker]

Keys didn't turn out as well as the case, I think I diluted the BBlonde down too much. I think I'll just coat them next time





Also my PCMCIA card seems to hang this A1200 when I boot up with it inserted

 

[edd_jedi]

Keys didn't turn out as well as the case, I think I diluted the BBlonde down too much

Yeah IMO the diluted in a bowl of water technique just doesn't work. If you want the best result, you need to do it the hard way!

 

[Bryce]

Well I cleared out Boots in Dooradoyle I didn't even get a strange look or anything - how disappointing

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They probably just thought you looked like a hairdresser: http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/sony/Zohan/Zohan_4lg.jpg

Bryce.

 

[sir_beaker]

Keys didn't turn out as well as the case, I think I diluted the BBlonde down too much

Yeah IMO the diluted in a bowl of water technique just doesn't work. If you want the best result, you need to do it the hard way!

Thanks, I'll try that next time I just poured undiluted BBlonde into the Pyrex dish this morning.

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Well I cleared out Boots in Dooradoyle I didn't even get a strange look or anything - how disappointing

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They probably just thought you looked like a hairdresser: http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/sony/Zohan/Zohan_4lg.jpg

Bryce.

Oh dear God! It's true and I've only had the goatie for a few weeks...

 

[scoobyatgb]

Like too see how them keys turn out sir_beaker and how long they were in for

 

[roy_bates]

you just paint it on and leave it in the sun to bake.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jerome-Ru...air_Care_Brushes_Combs_PP&hash=item338c84824f

just dont leave any on your bare hands and dont get any in your eyes it will blind you.

i use a fish tank and 35% stuff(neat hydrogen peroxide),its very strong even the weaker mix thats in the link.
i use goggles and rubber gloves lol.

 

[sir_beaker]

I had them in the diluted BBlonde for 3 days...

Started off nice today then went a bit overcast and finally started raining about 10 minutes ago so I pulled them in. Getting closer

 

[sputnik]

how diluted is that, sir_beaker?

also probably been answered tons of times - dont the keys need to be facing the sun?

 

[sir_beaker]

That's covering it neat in BBlonde. It's the ultraviolet light it needs from the suns rays so probably did need pointing at the sun. I figured I'd keep stirring it and see how it went lol

I'll probably lay them out neatly next time.

 

[AndyLandy]

Is there any advantage to adding some Oxy laundry booster, as with traditional Retr0bright, or will that not help, or even make matters worse?

 

[Merlin]

None, Just use Bblonde or smilar as it is, straight from the bottle.