How can i restore yellowing plastic back to white?

Question

I have an old fridge which works perfectly well but is beginning to look unsightly. The plastic handle and top is yellowing with age but the case of the fridge is still white. Does anybody have any helpful suggestions?

Answer 1

If it is plastic then if no cleaning liquids work, try wet 'n' dry paper. Begin with 240 grade to remove the yellow, then work upwards to get rid of scratches. I think 1200 grade is the smoothest and should give a good finish.
Paint stripper works very quick but it eats into the plastic if you don't do it right.

Answer 2

That is the problem with white, its fades and yellows. There is sadly almost nothing you can do for yellowing plastic. You could try bleach, but It probably won't work. Try painting it, or buy replacement handles. Or it may just be time to buy an energy efficient Refrigerator. I did, or sale at Lowes, It is so nice! Smaller exterior and larger interior!! Glass shelves, filtered ice and water! We love it!

Answer 3

Get some oxy clean and dilute it in a water bottle. Spray and soak the yellowing, wait five minutes>..... and clean with a rag. just a suggestion i surely would have to see the fridge in order to be of furthur help to you.

Answer 4

try bleach diluted with water 50/50 in a spray bottle.

Answer 5

that oxy clean stuff works pretty well. get it into a paste like form and smear it one the yellowish parts. let it sit over night, come back and wipe off.

Answer 6

maybe bleach? what about that didi7,, it used to be around years ago and was great on stains i think the stain removers nowadays are just a market ploy..

Answer 7

you cant im afriad its proberly sunlight thats done it ... you can paint over it , but you must use a special plastic primer first or it will flake off

Answer 8

Replace if you can, otherwise paint them a funky colour and get with it!!

Answer 9

try washing it with bleach a few times

Answer 10

paint