Yellowed Plastics

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Probably the wrong section but wasn't sure where to ask.

I picked up this old crt pc/monitor riser to give me a bit more room on a narrow unit when my crt arrives. Looks perfect for the job, but the grey plastic is somewhat yellowed (understatement) Is there a product that will clean it up or a paint that's recommended. Thanks
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There are numerous products like 'retro-brite' but I've always found that high-volume hydrogen peroxide (12%) cream and UV light works the best.

I built a box for this a while back, lined the interior with silver foil tape and UV LEDS. I put a few SNES / SFC shells in there and they came up great.
 

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There are numerous products like 'retro-brite' but I've always found that high-volume hydrogen peroxide (12%) cream and UV light works the best.

I built a box for this a while back, lined the interior with silver foil tape and UV LEDS. I put a few SNES / SFC shells in there and they came up great.
I'll send it to you, you can give it to Martin when you see him 😁. I'll get my coat...😁
 

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Here is me doing some dreamcasts.
If your happy to pay postage I can send you the light and the preoxide and just see how you get on . I justed used a cheap storage container with foil round all the sides I am in no rush for it back I found it in loft yesterday and thought I only ever used this once !
 

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Here is me doing some dreamcasts.
If your happy to pay postage I can send you the light and the preoxide and just see how you get on . I justed used a cheap storage container with foil round all the sides I am in no rush for it back I found it in loft yesterday and thought I only ever used this once !
What a beauty, I lined my box with UV LEDs so although it worked - it took ages. That looks quite a bit more powerful.
 

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Here is me doing some dreamcasts.
If your happy to pay postage I can send you the light and the preoxide and just see how you get on . I justed used a cheap storage container with foil round all the sides I am in no rush for it back I found it in loft yesterday and thought I only ever used this once !
Thanks for the kind offer, I think I've got most of the stuff I need here and realistically not going to get around to it for weeks
 
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