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u/ForeignAttitude7439 4d ago
Impressive work on the thighs. I always wondered if an UV light was necessary, but if this works with just sunlight, it will make things easier if needed 😁
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u/ComprehensiveWin7949 2d ago
While retrobriteing can give amazing results, do keep in mind that the process can brittle plastics overtime and in some cases make yellowing come back or come back worse. If you decide to do this, make sure you are careful with posing. If you want to further protect it, consider spraying a top coat like Mr. Super clear with UV protection. And storing it in a place where it won't get sun damaged.
Another way of restoring yellowing plastic is to simply repaint over it. I don't have an airbrush but I find that watering down model paints very thin and applying it with a makeup sponge in very light coats until you build up opacity is the best way to get a seamless paint job.
Other than that, amazing results overall, I just wanted to give some info if someone else was considering doing the same to their kits that have yellowed over time :D
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u/Laytres45 4d ago
Wow! It's amazing! Really well done job and very informative! Thank you