Retrobrite test run, if all goes well with this setup I'll be using a larger container and de-yellowing the X-wing fuselage.
I'm repairing a Kenner X-wing that my pa pa gave to me. The new wings are 3D printed, I just need to figure out how to get the electronics out so I can retrobrite the fuselage.
Je tenterai un « retrobrite » un jour en effet. Mais d’abord sur des pièces de moindre valeur sentimentale. 🙂
Really want to retrobrite my upper torso with Ben Gay.
I was gonna say that just needs some retrobrite
The main culprit is the flame-retardant coating they used degrading due to UV exposure. When kept in a reasonably dark environment, they tend to maintain their color. Also later runs of the SNES didn't tend to have that coating. You can correct it via retrobrite methods (Peroxide soak w/ UV light).
No, I totally get it. I've seen enough of the retrobrite stuff to not feel comfortable in trying to do it myself. And honestly, I'm perfectly happy with my cheapo Super Famicom looking like a cheapo Super Famicom. 😀
iirc that's exactly why they do it, to turn it into a slime. Retrobrite is basically just xanthan gum + hydrogen peroxide XD
Hehehe yeah it’s ok but it does have both food and industrial applications. If you grab a salad dressing or most any mixture you’ll probably see it listed as an ingredient. They probably put it in retrobrite to help it thicken and stick to the plastics.