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Offline Strangeways

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Re: Best way to clean plastic toys
« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2009, 11:32:22 PM »
NINO :

I found the motherload of Nifti supplies.....at "Maxi" supermarkets.

Nifti Trigger bottles are $4, refills are $2.80. (just bought myself 10 hehehehe).

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Re: Best way to clean plastic toys
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2009, 09:40:44 AM »
... and to make things worse she was  hot... 

You need to let me know where you do your shopping mate!   <.>
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Re: Best way to clean plastic toys
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2009, 11:05:46 AM »
Finally got some at another Coles store (or my wife did), apparently IGA also stock Nifti.

Let a couple of bits soak overnight and it certainly improved but did not take all the yellow stain out, particularly on lips and edges.  From what i understand its a chemical reaction, so probably not much will do any more - except a repaint.

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Re: Best way to clean plastic toys
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2009, 05:33:59 PM »
It might be worth investigating these links:-

http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/

http://www.using-hydrogen-peroxide.com/free-cleaning-tips-yellowed-plastic.html

If the plastic is of similar composition and the yellowing is caused by a similar process, then this might assist.

As always, test something inconsequential, or in an inconspicuous area first.

If you do try either of these, please let us know the results as there will be a lot of interest if you find either of these successful.