Removing Yellowing from Plastics..

[gav240z]

Hi Guys,

I came across this eBay auction.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-Restored-Windshield-Washer-Bottle-RARE-/111294562504

 

I removed and stored the parts over time and have made a hobby of quality complete restoration of some of the hard to find parts. NOS Washer Bottles are selling for over $500.00 due to the rarity. To have a quality restored part you must start with a good example. This bottle was picked for restoration which included soaking in a formula used by automotive museums which reverses the yellowing process of plastic parts and replaces chemicals to make sure the plastic does not become brittle.

 

I didn't know this was possible, so I looked it up and found this video, but I'm not chemist.

 

Also appears to be used for restoring old computer cases / keyboards etc..

http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/Retr0Bright+Gel

 

Has anyone ever done this with any of the parts on their Z-cars? I have a washer bottle and voltage regulator cover which would be perfect to test this kind of thing on.

 

[George]

Watched the video last night Gav. Looks like you can get some great results with it although if I tried it bad things would likely happen...