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Re: RetrObrite
« on: June 10, 2009, 09:54:03 AM »
@ TJLazer

You can get it in the States at pet supplies stores, they call it "Urine Rescue" and it's the 35% grade of H2O2, it's in gallon containers and cheap too. Xanthan gum can be got from health food shops or on Ebay. A touch of 'Billy Mayes' finest hour' and you are good to go.

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@ Dagger

All of the information you need is in the Wiki, located here:-

http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com

The "Oxy" acts as a catalyst and it's this, along with concentrated UV light, that allows us to reverse the discolouration so quickly. It's a customised example of applied chemistry, as bromine vibrates under UV light and we exploit this to remove the attached oxygen molecule and replace it with a hydrogen from the catalysed H2O2.

Don't add a lot of "Oxy", as it will foam like a burst sofa; less definitely isn't more in this case.

@ all

For the Americans, our expert on applying Retr0bright out there is Lorne from Vintage Computer Forums who is in Arizona and he made us aware of Urine Rescue. There are three 200-page long threads on that site on Retr0bright (!) and they helped us tremendously in optimising the process.
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Re: RetrObrite
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2009, 12:36:41 PM »
9% will work, it will just take a bit longer, that's all. You can get stronger than 9% at Sally Beauty outlets, they call it Developer.

Your nearest Sally agent is Capital Hair & Beauty. Unit 1, Cromwell Centre, Selinas Lane, Dagenham.

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Re: RetrObrite
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2009, 02:58:18 PM »
That's because he didn't know it was called 'Developer' in the UK. He will be able to find it now... ;)
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Re: RetrObrite
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2009, 09:22:40 AM »
If you use 40 volume peroxide in 30 degree heat, you will most likely end up with a white 'bloom' on the surface as that strength can attack the polymer as well as treat the flame retardant. In that heat, keep the strength of the peroxide down to 10% and you should be OK.

Check the Problems and Pitfalls section of the Retr0bright Wiki and you will see what I mean.

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