This is an old rotary dial phone and I would like to get it looking good, the pink under the receiver where it is always covered is nice, but the rest has a darkened "off" color. I have cleaned it well, and I made a small scratch in the discolored area to see if the nice color was still in there, it is. Does anyone know how to get the nice "new" color back?
2006-10-09 14:15:17 · 10 answers · asked by Janni 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I would use WD-40 or vinegar on it....either one will remove it....
2006-10-09 17:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by Sandra♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
If this phone is for your personal use (and worth $40 - $100 bucks or so on open market) .
This yellow is from age. To get it to look new again I would take it into a restorer, calling around to all the antique places until I found one.
I would not pay to much for this. Being it is for your own personal use and for memory sake though, you might want to put some money into it before it gets more ruined by trying different cleaning agents on it.
2006-10-09 14:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if the product used on car finishes to renew the color would work? You could try it on a small spot and see. It should work because it will take the surface paint off. Just be careful you don't remove too much. Try it on a spot that is not easily seen.
2006-10-09 14:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by papricka w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love old stuff too and find that Mr. Clean magic erasers to a swell job
cleaning off years of crud. They are so handy that I have them in the kitchen,
laundy room and bathroom. Try them=you'll love them!
2006-10-09 14:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by sunnymommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use auto rubbing compound with a slightly damp cloth. If it works ,then use a silicone auto polish to shine and protect the finish
2006-10-09 18:26:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant do a thing i have the radio same pink thing it now looks yellowish cant fix it.
2006-10-09 15:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by nicole l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Oxy-clean(yes the stuff for laundry)
2006-10-09 14:18:10 · answer #7 · answered by Renee T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if the magic clean eraser will do it
2006-10-09 20:04:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rubbing alcohol
2006-10-13 11:29:26 · answer #9 · answered by harry k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, repaint it.....or i think you cna get it costumized...google it, they will have it for sure... good luck
2006-10-09 14:16:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋