Works like Magic !! Easy way to Remove Yellowing from Plastic (Retrobright)

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In this video I will show you how to remove yellowing from old plastic or How to Make Yellow Plastic into White again. This is an easy process called retrobrighting or retr0brighting. Everyone has old electronics, home appliances, toys or car parts that have an ugly yellow tint, so in this video called Easy way to remove yellowing from old plastic you will learn to restore and how to whiten yellowed plastics (cheap & easy!). I will show you the way I've found to be the best and most reliable.

[@Repairman10169]

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[@puneetagrawal5027]

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[@justjast]

Thanks from Guatemala! I moved into a new house and there are several yucky yellow items I was afraid I would have to toss - now I think I can save them with this method.😊

[@shrimplyobsessed]

From Illinois USA! I'm about to try this with a SNES that I was given for free, hope it works! 🤞

[@Repairman10169]

Wish you succes on your work !

[@mattbrown6730]

Please post an update afterwards! I've got one that's gone yellow, too!

[@budman-tw6rr]

And, how did it go?

[@shrimplyobsessed]

I haven't tried it yet, been too busy with work and school lol

[@GeordiLaForgery]

How to dispose of the Hydrogen Peroxide after cleaning? Is the waste full of microplastics now after cleaning?

[@mikethespike7579]

Here Germany. Thanks for showing us this trick. Someone told me about this a few years ago, but said that the plastic yellows far faster after this treatment.

[@philgray1023]

I wonder if a protectant can be applied?

[@danielsainz565]

Hola. genial solución! Los plásticos deben estar totalmente sumergidos en el agua oxigenada o no hace falta? Gracias!!

[@Repairman10169]

si deberian estar, podria funcionar solo con el vapor pero demoraria mucho ! Saludos !

[@gregstar2091]

Hello Mr., I was wondering: Can I also use a lamp instead of leaving it in direct sunlight? My balkony only catches a little bit of actual sunlight and that only for a few hours.

[@Repairman10169]

Hello, yes but you must use UV lamp

[@brettsalter3300]

Hydrogen peroxide for anyone (like me) who did not understand what this 'works like magic' stuff was. Apart from that, great video.

[@GregConquest]

It was in the subtitles / captions (the little CC icon on the video).

[@GEOGigalot]

Сlorinated water is most effective. A liquid with chlorine gas odor.

[@honestjohn6062]

Thanks

[@TroyQwert]

Thanks? Aqua oxigenada = HP. Amazing! But HP is not oxygenated water. In Spanish, "Hidrogen Peroxide" translates to "Peróxido de Hidrógeno."

[@biodumb]

@@TroyQwertit is the same

[@PROSTO4Tabal]

Yellowing will return over the time the same way as from new. To stop this process again, after hydrogen peroxide process you scotchbrite plastic 500 or 800 grit gently, degrease with isopropyl alcohol and spray clear coat lacquer tiny coat

[@CallousCoder]

I think the yellowing its triggered by UV so a clear coat that has a UV blocker is probably the only thing that will work.

[@maxjpilet]

P ​@@CallousCoder

[@CallousCoder]

@@RenanRischiotto Yes just good UV protection clear coat.

[@philgray1023]

I have a whole air conditioner outlet. Any suggestions on doing the whole thing?

[@giuseppelavecchia775]

Condivido l'uso del perossido di idrogeno liquido per il retrobright,quello a crema tende a rovinare le superfici.ottimo lavoro!

[@Repairman10169]

Grazzie !

[@stephanknupp2964]

Using hydrogen peroxyide how much percent must it have to be? Thank you for your answer.

[@rajsaxsena97]

It should be above 12%

[@nilodorus1243]

question! does this work on clear plastic aswell?

[@Repairman10169]

Sorry never tried.

[@mnarenas56]

Buen video, el agua oxigenada que usas es de 100 volumenes?? Yo probe con una de 40 volumenes que es como crema, lo puse al sol 3h y blanqueo muy poco, repetí la operacion y se pusieron mas amarillos, por que es eso? Puedo usar la de 100 volumenes

[@aslikirhalli1237]

Love and thanks from Turkey❤️What do you recommend for yellowed plastics that cannot be removed, such as yellowed handles of washing machines or dishwashers?

[@FreeTea4Me]

I'm going to try wrapping with paper towels and keeping the wet, it should work.

[@coriscotupi]

@@FreeTea4Me Paper towels will probably keep them from getting full exposure from sunlight, which is an essential part of the whitening process.

[@budman-tw6rr]

Are the paper towels still soaking?

[@Ashhsa27]

Hey! If I wanted to do this with a plastic sink but am unable to move it into the sun, would it still work slightly just soaking it still?

[@Repairman10169]

No, it needs uv rays, either sun or an UV lamp. thx for watching !

[@mrkevinkillercrafterminecr895]

So are you supposed to cover it? Or leave it open?

[@petehayward7478]

Any ideas on doing a full size bath panel. Obviously can’t be fully submerged as it’s too big.

[@Repairman10169]

You can try peroxide in gel format, You can paint with a brush. Not sure if it Will be strong enough 👋

[@Thales_WH]

Greetings from the Czech Republic (a country between Germany, Poland and Austria in Europe). Will the plastic become brittle as a result of exposure to peroxide?

[@luarluarwick8304]

Where's Slovakia?

[@Thales_WH]

@@luarluarwick8304 Due to political decisions, the Czech Republic and Slovakia split in 1992. Many ordinary people were sorry then, it was purely political. Relations between the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic continue to be exceptionally good. Only in Slovakia they have more fools, but otherwise we are friends :D

[@deadponey5321]

Depuis le temps que je cherchais la réponse à cette question. Merci!!👍

[@Repairman10169]

Merci 🙏🙏

[@gamingwithdkg4577]

Sir please time help Ise kitna time tak rakhna hai

[@robertdytfeld]

Hi there im living in uk where I can buy this stuff like that?

[@bismutob2551]

Thanks from Italy

[@Repairman10169]

Grazie !!

[@kanubhaipatel4090]

Even 3% medical grad peroxide will works but it takes 12 hrs. in direct sunlight. I have tried and got good result.

[@Repairman10169]

Thanks for your feedback 👍👋

[@LauroJoseSilva]

Essa técnica serviria para uma sandália Havaiana branca antiga que amarelou? Would this technique work for an old white Hawaiian sandal that has turned yellow?

[@GeordiLaForgery]

I was wondering how to dispose of the Hydrogen Peroxide after cleaning? Is the solution full of microplastics now after cleaning, will it pollute the water system?

[@blagojg1]

The volume indicates the concentration of peroxide in the solution. 3% = 10 volume 6% = 20 volume 12% = 40 volume 30% = 100 volume 35% = 130 volume So this is 30%, because VOLUME is rear used, more used is %

[@Repairman10169]

Thanks for the info 👌

[@cesarcampos5981]

Thank you for the tutorial. I'm heading out to buy my drogueria paysandu. Can't wait to see the magic.

[@Repairman10169]

Have fun!

[@SoCu2]

Gracias, un pregunta el agua oxigenada hay que rebajarla con agua, o tiene que ser pura, y tambien veo que lo dejas al sol, durante cuento tiempo ?

[@Repairman10169]

Hola, lo dejas al menos un dia al sol, o mas si no logras el resultado esperado. Si es pura mejor. La proxima ves activa los subtitulos alli explico los detalles. Saludos !

[@sandramaravalli200]

Como fazer nos plásticos da frente geladeira que não saem? .....

[@arksin11]

what % H2O2 did you use, and how long did it soak ?

[@fernandapinzon99]

Think it said 100 volumes (idk if that helps)

[@blagojg1]

@@fernandapinzon99 there are 3%, 6% or stongest is 9%. Which one

[@blagojg1]

@@fernandapinzon99 100 VOLUMES is different mark, it is equal to 30% - standard marking

[@blagojg1]

@arksin11 30% (food grade) - hard to find and gloves are mandatory

[@messtearbenny2872]

does this works on plastic beads?

[@レベル99-m9s]

使い終わった過酸化水素はどのように処理すれば良いですか？流しの排水溝はダメな気がします・・・

[@manolinmero]

Drink it, is good

[@Amar-Utu]

thanks from France ! 😀

[@Repairman10169]

Merci !

[@danplayer2615]

Guys any idea how long should i leave it..?

[@mrheart1139]

Agua acinada and hydro peroxide are the same?

[@Repairman10169]

Si

[@lottilotti7390]

Danke aus Deutschland. Wie kann ich das mit großen Teilen machen, die ich nicht abmontieren kann?

[@annalisecalleja]

I have a big portable AC that became yellow. It's too big to drown it in liquid. Is there a way to apply a product on it instead?

[@Repairman10169]

Hi, there is peroxide in form of gel, may work. thx for watching !

[@annalisecalleja]

@@Repairman10169 Thank you I will search for it any try it out!

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

heyyy...how does one get those super-fine old Microsoft keyboards to work on Windows 10? I've tried, and NO_WAY!!! I loved those boards, and great to type on, right? Help! Thanks!

[@blagojg1]

Try with quality adapter from PS (ps/2) to usb !

[@danplayer2615]

Cuanto tiempo de recomienda dejar ahi..?

[@13esimocenturione]

The best.....! Renzo da Firenze Italia

[@Repairman10169]

Grazie 👍

[@luisnunezn]

Hola, gracias por el truco. Cómo limpias los bordes de plástico que están pegados, ejemplo: los bordes de una guitarra? Soy de Quito-Ecuador.

[@WhiteErFox]

About the keyboard: how did you clean the stuff around the keys? Cause usually that's shut tight around the electrical board...

[@MP-lb1bv]

The keys are to be wedged out with a screw driver or a blunt knife frim it's plunging switch lever.

[@budman-tw6rr]

Geez, the keyBOARD!

[@odysseusoodysseuso2784]

Can this work on yellowed pvc canvas used on louis vuitton handbags

[@user-bn6lm8ng3v]

You will bleach the canvas. This works on pvc PLASTICs. pvc canvas is cloth material COATED with plastic. For this o work, you have to submerge the whole surface in a liquid or gel, u cannot do this without wetting the fabric coated by the pvc.

[@boardernut]

Paysandu, solía pasar mínimo dos veces al año por esa ciudad viniendo desde Entre rios hacia las playas del este. nada que ver con el peróxido de hidrogeno pero bueh, hermosos recuerdos.

[@Repairman10169]

Me alego !! Saludos !

[@pinochoyoya9712]

Droguería Paysandú. Saludos yorugua!

[@Repairman10169]

Un saludo!

[@GonzaloGarat]

Por casualidad, vives en Uruguay no? :D En tus videos he visto productos como el Agua Oxigenada de la droguería local, masa ROyal , etc. Saludos!!!

[@Repairman10169]

Asi es soy de Uruguay ! Saludos !

[@limother3749]

Is sunlight critical for the process?

[@stevecasling6586]

Yes, exposure to UV is a key part of the process.

[@DGCMO]

How long do you leave it​@@stevecasling6586

[@fredericleblog5237]

Un petit bonjour depuis la France !

[@PROSTO4Tabal]

Bon apetit

[@carrenoh2008]

Bro, Saludo. Cuánto tiempo dura en volverse amarillento de nuevo? Gracias 🤗🇻🇪

[@Repairman10169]

Hola, no estoy sewguro...supongo dependerá cuanta luz reciba...Saludos

[@hiro-vn8sj]

Amazimg！ from Japan🇯🇵

[@Le_1342]

very happy for your result too

[@Repairman10169]

Thanks for watching 👍👋

[@lothean2099]

Do you know how to clear up the packaging on toy figures that turn yellow

[@Repairman10169]

Sorry no, this only for platic

[@Slyfly3]

Does this method work on plastic toys?

[@Repairman10169]

Yes should work.

[@trooperwolfie]

Yes, many vintage toy restorers use this method. Check out "toy polloi" channel on KZbin.

[@Slyfly3]

@@Repairman10169 thank you

[@stevenryanski2663]

For how long did u had it in there?

[@Repairman10169]

About all day 👋👋

[@stevenryanski2663]

@@Repairman10169 think ive got to low % around 10.... Nothing happened sadly.. How strong did you do it?

[@byebyebobbyblue8795]

Thanks from italy!

[@Repairman10169]

Grazie mile 🙏

[@joannechen3674]

請教 剩下的過氧化氫溶液如何處理（清理）？才不會危害自身或環境呢？ 我來自臺灣（from Taiwan ）

[@無障礙飆車青少年]

日曬蒸發可行嗎？

[@Helloyapfammily]

How many percent?

[@raulengo]

Y para piezas que no puedo sumergir o poner al sol (el frente de un aire acondicionado) , como hago?

[@Repairman10169]

Hay peroxido en gel lo usan en peluquerias, lo aplicas con pincel, no es tan concentrado por lo que demorara mas en blanquear. Saludos !

[@haktepe]

Thanks from Türkiye 🇹🇷

[@MARQUITOSGUALACBA]

Works in a grey plastic?

[@DarrylMoranPhotography]

Hi! Thanks for the vid. I was wondering. You said to leave in direct sunlight for 6 hours. Do you rotate the containers or move the pieces around to get sun coverage on all sides?

[@Repairman10169]

Hi, yes better rotate and move the pieces. Thx for watching !

[@DarrylMoranPhotography]

@@Repairman10169 Thank you :)

[@inkomyrt7126]

Minha experiência com a decomposição do H2O2 - Peróxido de Oxigênio (ou Água Oxigenada) é mais rápida quando exposto à luz ultravioleta (UV) com LUZ NEGRA (aquela utilizada em casas noturnas) pois na prática o uso da luz solar segue o mesmo princípio, então você pode utilizar num quarto escuro com uma lâmpada de luz negra (duas lâmpadas de no mínimo de 15W cada) que dará o mesmo resultado da luz solar. Mas tem um detalhe importante, esse processo não dura muito tempo, ou seja se o objeto estiver desprotegido por 6 meses sem uma capa protetora ele vai amarelar novamente, então entenda que esse processo não é definitivo!! Fiz muitas aplicações (tanto no sol quanto em luz negra) e garanto que não dura mais de 6 meses.

[@Razor69enu]

How do you clean parts that are too big or complicated to disassemble, so there are no way to put them in a jar?

[@HarrisonHanson-hy7or]

Spray bottle 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@larssawatzki1538]

Try to find a gel (it's used for bleaching hair so it's easy to find) apply it with a brush and wrap the whole thing with thin clear foil. But be aware that electronics maybe damaged!

[@MP-lb1bv]

How do you coat them with some clear coat so they remain white always.

[@spirouzi]

the yellowing come from UV light (mainly from the sun) so unless the coating have UV shield I guess it will still yellowing over time

[@marioalday5966]

contrariamente a lo que se piensa el sol no es el causante del amarillo. Para probarlo, guarda el ordenador en una caja hermetica despues de limpiarlo y veras que en pocos meses estará otra vez amarillo. Otro producto que funciona igualmente es el Vanish en espuma.

[@kennycheng9683]

Amazing. From Hong Kong

[@redfields5070]

I'm from Texas! And I approve this message.

[@f.jrmonteiro]

I'm waiting from Brazil!!

[@Repairman10169]

Obrigado !

[@Deep_Thoughts99]

Love from Pakistan 🎉

[@Repairman10169]

thx for watching !

[@aaronletchford]

Can you use high powered lights, to do the same

[@Repairman10169]

They must emit UV light, maybe the sun, UV leds, etc

[@pattyburrell505]

What about plastics that you can't remove to soak in hydrogen peroxide? My attic fan is a terrible yellow, but it can't be removed the ceiling.

[@kobsari1]

한국에서 감사인사 드려요 최고임!

[@nelsonal75]

Desde Mar del Plata, Argentina, país de corruptos. Excelente tú pagina. Recién te descubro. Felicitaciones!!!!!!

[@coriscotupi]

*"país de corruptos"* No viste nada. Intente mirar el país a unos 1000 km al noreste de allí.

[@w.boyyman_]

Could the peroxide be reused for the same process once again?

[@Repairman10169]

I would say no, H202 exposed to Light it degrades into H20

[@larssawatzki1538]

Reusability varies depending on the used volume, the concentration and the degree of yellowing.

[@RW-zh7kl]

So how long do u let it sit in the hydrogen peroxide?

[@DGCMO]

Did you find out?

[@Cre8YourBliss]

What to do with the remaining peroxide?

[@simonmorris-p7m]

It’s ok to pour down the household drain, it deactivates quickly & leaves no chemical residue

[@Cre8YourBliss]

@@simonmorris-p7m thank you so much! 🙏

[@WatchRichRebuildsChannel]

Thank you 👍👍❤

[@Repairman10169]

Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@MRaadesign]

I've done this in the past. I have plastic parts that are 20 years old that are still bright white. The yellowing doesn't return. Also it doesn't make the plastic brittle either. Both are myths.

[@Repairman10169]

Great ! thx for sharing your experience !

[@jalanmakanjajann]

From Indonesia 👍

[@Repairman10169]

👍

[@Antagraber]

Amazing. From Russia.

[@Repairman10169]

Thnaks !

[@PROSTO4Tabal]

Russia do not exist. Putler kaputt

[@poogi0]

I cam from Germanie. Top Kontent. I ❤ it.

[@Repairman10169]

Thanks for watching 👍👋

[@samirmossilhy8646]

Amazing.. I,M from Egypt

[@PROSTO4Tabal]

Amazing I am from Earth

[@DaveEtchells]

Only hydrogen peroxide, nothing else? What concentration did you use?

[@Repairman10169]

Yes only, 100 vol was used you can use less concentrated but will take longer.

[@DaveEtchells]

@@Repairman10169 Thanks for the reply! I wasn't familiar with the term 100vol, so looked it up. It's what we'd call 30% here in the US. I think it was 30% that I splashed a few drops of on my fingers once; it stung and bleached my skin white immediately. Does that sound like what would happen with the 100vol that you used if you got it on you? (I'm trying to get a sense of how caustic it is; my previous experience makes me a little leery of H202 :-0) This does seem so much easier than other approaches of making a paste, etc, and it doesn't sound like you need to leave it outside in the sun for it to work.

[@blagojg1]

100 VOLUME = 30% H2O2

[@darrenclark9776]

Does the hydrogen peroxide have no affect on colored surfaces? Does it only bleach the whites?

[@PROSTO4Tabal]

No

[@hammereisen7493]

How much is the percentage of hydrogen peroxide you're using?

[@sciencebus3119]

Hydroven peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen when exposed to light. The bubbles do not show anything other than that the H2O2 is decomposing.

[@kristyanne719]

I had a computer that was turning yellow/brown from cigarette smoke. Wiped it right off with isopropyl alcohol.

[@arksin11]

I had the same problem, but from peeing on my computer, wiping with isopropyl alcohol did work too!

[@woihoi4901]

It's doesn't work

[@knight32d]

Nice video. I shall try it. Writing you from Mauritius.

[@Repairman10169]

Thanks for coment !

[@unfilthy]

Since light causes hydrogen peroxide to break down into water and oxygen, I don't understand why that part is useful to the plastic. Still, peroxide is great at cleaning things!

[@Savage590]

I have some action figures that has turned yellow even though they were in storage instead of being in the sun. If I were to do this treatment, even though it would whitening them, would it also enforce the plastic so it won't be brittle?

[@judasthepious1499]

no.. old plastics and rubber will get brittle or degrade you can enforce them with transparent resin.. but not guaranteed will work or making it looks like glossy

[@Savage590]

@@judasthepious1499 I figured as much. Whitening a yellowed plastic is one thing, restoring its actual structural integrity is something else. Seems like there's no way to restore the brittleness of a yellowed action figure aside from replacing the actual yellowed piece.

[@acaymodiaz1358]

Gracias, saludos desde Gran Canaria

[@Repairman10169]

Gracias a ti👋👋

[@53266]

我來自香港, I am from Hong Kong

[@Repairman10169]

Hi ! Thx for watching from Hong kong !

[@katherinececline]

what about for stuff that can’t be soaked

[@carmenriva3895]

Ma quando non si può introdurre in un recipiente l'oggetto da sbiancare come si fa a togliere il giallo?

[@sasiharsha]

From Uganda.

[@Repairman10169]

🙏👏

[@carlosc.c9686]

My skin is yellow so I took a peroxide bath. Now I am white.

[@Repairman10169]

😂😂👋

[@redfields5070]

Moving on up? Lol

[@sylkelster]

The liver needs a peroxide bath for that condition.

[@woihoi4901]

Your liver are sick.. go appointment with doctor

[@MrVeraedward]

Good. For how long?

[@PROSTO4Tabal]

Clear coat forever

[@jeromearanas4050]

Will this work if the Hydrogen peroxide is only 20 volumes? because the one you used is 100 volumes. I cant find anything higher than 20 volumes locally. 0:44

[@Repairman10169]

Yes but it will take longer to do the job. Regards !

[@pedromanuelbarrerabueno3595]

De Córdoba, España

[@Repairman10169]

Gracias por verme desde España 👍👋

[@lifegpt]

I've done this with bleach in the summer in the sun just whipping the surface over with bleach and leaving for about ten mins no longer as can eat away at plastic

[@Repairman10169]

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