Retr0brite
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==What you will need== | ==What you will need== | ||
- | * Hydrogen Peroxide (10- | + | * Hydrogen Peroxide (10-20% recommended) |
- | * | + | * Vanish Oxy (1/2 teaspoonful per gallon) |
* UB bulb (Maplins product code L31AF) | * UB bulb (Maplins product code L31AF) | ||
- | * Tank to hold the liquid that is large enough to submerse the plastic casing | + | * Tank/container to hold the liquid that is large enough to submerse the plastic casing |
==The process== | ==The process== |
Revision as of 01:05, 30 January 2009
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Retr0brite
Retr0brite is the name given to a very special plastic case restoration process developed between many different people within the Retro community. It is a process that can reverse the yellowing of plastics and restore your classic/retro computer system to their former glory.
Short summary of the science behind the process
What you will need
- Hydrogen Peroxide (10-20% recommended)
- Vanish Oxy (1/2 teaspoonful per gallon)
- UB bulb (Maplins product code L31AF)
- Tank/container to hold the liquid that is large enough to submerse the plastic casing
The process
Further reading
Credits
- A1k.org: Luzypher, AMike, Kristian95 - Original idea.
- 'OldSkool UK/EAB/Amibay:' Rkauer, Merlin, Zetr0 - worked out actual composition of the plastic and identified the chemistry behind the process.
- EAB: Tobyyeb, Magno Boots - Discovered that "Oxy" laundry booster can be used.