Re: Retrobrite help
@Dreamy
yep... its all in the wiki,
the guys cooked up a couple of GEL version (with differing receipes) that maximizes the the use of retro-brite as its applied as needed (not bathed).... once made you just liberally apply the gel mixture to the item(s), dont panic... it will begin to foam place the item(s) under a good UV source..... Dark Light, SOL or the nearest Hemp Growing Plant
With the GEL, its best to rinse and re-apply every 2 hours as you may run the risk of the Gel drying out, this will incease the chances to "over cook" the plastic and actually damge it...
(remember as the water/lquid evaportates from the mixure, it becomes condensed and will increase in strength*)
as Merly would say about here-
"... this is a process where a stronger solution does not mean better results, taking your time is the special ingredient in this mix" (okay.... i added the last bit... but he would say that if he were here..... and i was dangling a signed edition of Elite big box infront of him)
Now.... remember, before you start to CLEAN the plastics with warm soapy water (or dishwasher*), depending on the state of bromination (the ammount of yellowing) this method should be completed in 8 hours, WORSE CASE, well thats how long Merly's Super-Sun-Tanned (spent 20 years in Korfu) C64 bread bin needed
Please becarfull!! don't go splashing peroxide / gel in your eye, try and eat it or use it in some kinda kiny sex thing or somming.... 12% peroxide will Burn you! Take precautions
that means gloves / and googles.... and for go sake DONT do this in the NUDE!!!
*there comes a point where presence of peroxide is so great that it will start attaking the polymer chain of the plastic... this will leave a light bloom, this is evidence of the plastic bonds being attacked... not good.
*When using the Dishwasher, please DONOT allow it to conclude in a drying cycle.... as you know Heat will warp plastic... the thinner / smaller the plastic the more suseptable to heat / warping damage... for delicate plastics... its best recomended with a warm hand wash with washing up liquid and a good cloth....
