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Re: Cleaning old Lego
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Sat, 24 Jan 2004 18:47:22 GMT
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Geoff Snell wrote:
> What the best way to clean old Lego? I have some vintage Lego that is quite
> grubby from years of play and wish to restore it as best I can.
I do it as Dan suggested. (in previous mail)
But, to add something to your question:
Has anybody tried to bleach yellowed parts?
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| (...) Bleach is great for dirt, but yellowing of ABS is caused by a chemical breakdown of the plastic molecules, not surface dirt. ABS is not UV-stable, and natural ABS (which has a milky beige color) will turn brown and brittle/powdery over time. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.general)
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| Hi all, Just requesting a bit of advice from you Lego experts. What the best way to clean old Lego? I have some vintage Lego that is quite grubby from years of play and wish to restore it as best I can. Any suggestions will be gratefully received. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.general)
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