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vic0239 · 12th May 2019, 2:48 pm

I've had great success by using a solution of "OxiClean" dissolved in a basin of hot water. Place the discoloured pieces in the water and leave outside in full sun for an hour or so. Turn occasionally to make sure every side is exposed at some point. Stubborn discolouration will take longer. Once rinsed and dried the parts will polish to a wonderful shine.

NB This method works well on lighter coloured plastic, but extra care is needed with dark colours which are prone to blooming which will require some elbow grease to remove!

12th May 2019, 2:48 pm	#4
vic0239 Tetrode Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Lothian, UK. Posts: 82	Re: Discolouring of a GPO 746 phone? I've had great success by using a solution of "OxiClean" dissolved in a basin of hot water. Place the discoloured pieces in the water and leave outside in full sun for an hour or so. Turn occasionally to make sure every side is exposed at some point. Stubborn discolouration will take longer. Once rinsed and dried the parts will polish to a wonderful shine. NB This method works well on lighter coloured plastic, but extra care is needed with dark colours which are prone to blooming which will require some elbow grease to remove!