Retr0brite

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==What you will need==
==What you will need==
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* Hydrogen Peroxide (10-15% recommended)
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* Hydrogen Peroxide (10-20% recommended)
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* TAED (1.5 grammes per litre), or Vanish Oxy (1.2 teaspoonful per gallon)
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* Vanish Oxy (1/2 teaspoonful per gallon)
* UB bulb (Maplins product code L31AF)
* UB bulb (Maplins product code L31AF)
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* Tank to hold the liquid that is large enough to submerse the plastic casing
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* 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

Contents

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.

References

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