yellowed white parts

Lcuan82 · Post by **Lcuan82** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:46 am

Hey all,

I have a non-Lego plastic mini sword from about 10 years ago that happens to compatible with Lego.

However, it is white and its edges are slightly yellowed. Does any of you know what to do to get rid of the yellow color?

Thanks,

Luke

Sir Nelson · Post by **Sir Nelson** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:56 am

Lcuan82 wrote:I have a non-Lego plastic mini sword from about 10 years ago that happens to compatible with Lego.

However, it is white and its edges are slightly yellowed. Does any of you know what to do to get rid of the yellow color?

Toss it in the garbage bin.

doodstormer · Post by **doodstormer** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:27 am

Sir Nelson wrote:
Lcuan82 wrote:I have a non-Lego plastic mini sword from about 10 years ago that happens to compatible with Lego.

However, it is white and its edges are slightly yellowed. Does any of you know what to do to get rid of the yellow color?
Toss it in the garbage bin.

Way to go, smart alleck. That sure answers his question.

I don't know of any ways to fix that, Lcuan, although i recall there was a topic where somebody had a solution... I'll try and find it.

Lcuan82 · Post by **Lcuan82** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:03 am

doodstormer wrote:
Sir Nelson wrote:
Lcuan82 wrote:I have a non-Lego plastic mini sword from about 10 years ago that happens to compatible with Lego.

However, it is white and its edges are slightly yellowed. Does any of you know what to do to get rid of the yellow color?
Toss it in the garbage bin.
Way to go, smart alleck. That sure answers his question.

I don't know of any ways to fix that, Lcuan, although i recall there was a topic where somebody had a solution... I'll try and find it.

Sir Nelson - once you see the plastic sword, you'll know why I kept it for so many years.

Thanks, doodstormer. Another solution is just to paint over it, but that requires probably more work. So, I eagerly await your response.

Luke

Post by **architect** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:29 pm

Some say that exposing the plastic to indirect sunlight can reverse the yellowing. Another option is to put the piece in a sealed container with hydrogen peroxide for a month (in a dark place). This should reduce the yellowing also.

Ben

Lcuan82 · Post by **Lcuan82** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:55 pm

Sir Nelson wrote:
Lcuan82 wrote:I have a non-Lego plastic mini sword from about 10 years ago that happens to compatible with Lego.

However, it is white and its edges are slightly yellowed. Does any of you know what to do to get rid of the yellow color?
Toss it in the garbage bin.

I finally took and posted some pictures - once again, this is why I didn't throw it away

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=3693524

Foamrider · Post by **Foamrider** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:24 pm

I washed a yellowed fig torso with a mild soap, and then let it sit in the sun for a couple days. It reduced the yellowing, but its still tinted. You may have better luck. I believe I got this tip from MCN... I don't know if it was an article though.

KingDavid · Post by **KingDavid** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:51 pm

That's a pretty sweet sword. I think it's fine just as it is. Looks like it's an antique blade carved from a mammoth tusk or something. Or perhaps a magical blade carved from the white wood of some sacred tree. It also reminds me of that game Phantom Brave, where everyone had HUGE swords. Heh.

Lcuan82 · Post by **Lcuan82** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:45 am

It's supposed to be a "dragon" blade - if you look closely, you can see the eyes on the halt and the eyebrows.

It came from some sort of Japanese plastic fighting robots (not gundam) that I collected when I was younger. It's unfortunate that the sword is the only remaining part I own - there were loads of weapons that are suitable for Lego.

The Crusader · Post by **The Crusader** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:27 pm

Hmm will the sunlight trick work with yellow Horses?

Thor · Post by **Thor** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 4:46 am

Sweet Lculan, you need to make some resin casts of that sucker!

Tower of Iron Will · Post by **Tower of Iron Will** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 5:59 am

Sir Nelson wrote:Toss it in the garbage bin.

When I read this I had to chuckle to myself for a bit, but then when I looked at the picture I see why you kept this sword. It seems like a white version of Stormbringer. LEGO needs more detail on their swords, but not like the zwords of KK2.
-Tower

legokilt · Post by **legokilt** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:02 am

Get some 600 to 1000 grit Wet/dry sandpaper. Wet a little bit and sand them. It works really well and you can't tell you did it. I have done that with legos for years. It also is a great way to take off offical decals. I have turned many a spaceman into a Black Falcon thusly. Good luck.

Papy.G · Post by **Papy.G** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:47 pm

Well, Sanding can be a good solution, if you have much time, but it seems that white can become white again and decals saved with N2O2, a little bit of TAED, and UV light, either natural or artificial.
Y clique (French "linky")
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