Best method for whitening yellowing plastic?

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Best method for whitening yellowing plastic?

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Post by kevcrid » Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:07 pm

I have a Kyosho Scorpion Tub that was white but do to sun bleaching has a yellow tint. Does anyone have a method to make it white again? I was thinking bleach, oxiclean or maybe a magic eraser. Any help would be appreciated I don't want to damage the tub, they are hard to find.

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Post by DaveM » Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:14 pm

Hi,

Have a look at this section might help,

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=14978

Cheers, Dave.

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Post by TRX-1-3 » Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:03 pm

Mr. Clean magic erasers are micro-abraiding. Don't do that, it'll end up swirl frosted.

Hope you're doin' something fun.

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