Advice for Cleaning - Please

Retro BeyondRetro Beyond
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Heya folks,



I recently had a chance to pick this up, and found this bit of "frost" on it.



Was wondering if anyone knew of how to get rid of it? Alcohol didn't do anythin  



Pic in attachment.

Comments

  • QuazeQuaze
    I can't tell 100% by the pic but that looks like degradation of the plastic itself. Maybe UV damage or something?
  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    Since the label is undamaged, I would hairdryer it and transplant onto a clean front. Whatever that is on the shell isn't coming off.
  • Sign Collector GuySign Collector Guy
    It is possible it could be wet sanded and polished to its original luster but not likely. It appears to have had some sort of solvent on it or something. Its actually amazing the label looks as good as it does considering the depths of hell the rest of the cart came from.



    I have not personally transplanted a label. Good look with that and keep us posted if you do.
  • BouncekDeLemosBouncekDeLemos
    Could be a spray dye, not something that can be easily removed since it's a dye and not paint.



    You could try and use a magic eraser or something, but over use of that also could wear down the texture as well.
  • Bort License PlateBort License Plate
    Paint the cart back to grey maybe?
  • VGS_8-bit_boiceVGS_8-bit_boice
    Could try fingernail polish remover. Depending what it actually is heh.
  • arnpolyarnpoly
    Originally posted by: 8-bit_boice



    Could try fingernail polish remover. Depending what it actually is heh.



    Just the opposite!  That is a stain caused by nail polish remover.



    I had a James Bond Jr. cart that I sold to guitarzombie with that same kind of damage.  We figured out it was from nail polish remover after he put some on the cart in a different spot and it caused the frost.  He was able to do a label transplant to a clean front shell.



    Nothing you can do to clean that off the cart, OP, sorry.





     
  • BigHero1006BigHero1006
    If it is nail polish remover try Goo Gone. A small amount on a cotton ball and blot the area. be extra careful not to get any on the label area as it will damage it.
  • Mega TankMega Tank
    Originally posted by: arnpoly

    Originally posted by: 8-bit_boice



    Could try fingernail polish remover. Depending what it actually is heh.



    Just the opposite!  That is a stain caused by nail polish remover.



    I had a James Bond Jr. cart that I sold to guitarzombie with that same kind of damage.  We figured out it was from nail polish remover after he put some on the cart in a different spot and it caused the frost.  He was able to do a label transplant to a clean front shell.



    Nothing you can do to clean that off the cart, OP, sorry.





     




    I agree with nail polish remover being a possible culprit. Not sure of how to remove it though.
  • arnpolyarnpoly
    Originally posted by: Mega Tank

     
    Originally posted by: arnpoly

     
    Originally posted by: 8-bit_boice



    Could try fingernail polish remover. Depending what it actually is heh.



    Just the opposite!  That is a stain caused by nail polish remover.



    I had a James Bond Jr. cart that I sold to guitarzombie with that same kind of damage.  We figured out it was from nail polish remover after he put some on the cart in a different spot and it caused the frost.  He was able to do a label transplant to a clean front shell.



    Nothing you can do to clean that off the cart, OP, sorry.





     







    I agree with nail polish remover being a possible culprit. Not sure of how to remove it though.



    It's not possible to remove the stain because the stain is damaged, smoothed out plastic caused by the nail polish remover.  The texture is completely gone from that spot, I'm certain.  OP would have to feel it to be sure, but if there's no texture the shell is damaged beyond repair.

     
  • uatudawatchauatudawatcha
    Looks like Solvent Crazing, no fix other than removing the label ( which is beautiful) and putting it on a clean front.
  • Retro BeyondRetro Beyond
    So then Frankensteining the label onto another Cart?
  • DefaultGenDefaultGen
    Looks like someone Goof Off'd when they should have Goo Gone'd.
  • zredgemzzredgemz
    Originally posted by: Retro Beyond

    So then Frankensteining the label onto another Cart?





    I am surprised to see that suggested myself.
  • Archangel3090Archangel3090
    ya thats insane... I tried it once... it never goes well
  • PortabelloPortabello
    Not sure about this one, but maybe some kind of plastic surface restorer like an Armoral car type product. I used this on my plastic bumper after bad sun fading and it made the faded white plastic look dark and like new. Used 2 coats and it was pretty fantastic. Might hide the blemish a bit.
  • Meteor_of_WarMeteor_of_War
    Honestly I wouldn't bother fussing with it. 



    I'd just sell it and put the money towards a good condition copy.
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