Customised RetroBright 2.0 Gel + Activator + UV Protection Spray

Features and frequently asked questions

What is RetroBright 2.0? This product is not a watered down version of hair gel that can be found in cosmetic shops and other listings. We've developed this product specifically for a non-UV submersion method in mind which does not require sunlight access and which offers excellent and evenly brightening results. Our product can also be used in traditional ways as well. The modified formula relies on a 35% hydrogen peroxide solution mixed with addition of mild solvents - which work great for mild and strong plastic discoloration without damaging the silkscreen print. Finally the full purchase option includes a UV protective solution spray developed by 303 Aerospace which should help to prevent the yellowing from reappearing!

• What types of plastics can it be used with? This product can be used with all types of plastics which suffer from the yellowing effect and are commonly used for manufacturing consoles and computer housings, household equipment, toys, shoes etc. (e.g. ABS, ABS-PC, TPU etc.) 

• Is this a concentrate? Yes, the sold product is a 35% concentrated gel. It can be used directly on a restored housing but you can effectively achieve 6 times the original volume by diluting it in warm water. In effect it will result in a 6% hydrogen peroxide solution and 600 ml / 21 oz volume (using the small bottle) and 1500 ml / 51 oz volume (using the big bottle). 6% hydrogen peroxide solution is a standard for hair gels and household cleaning products.

• How much product is needed? For the traditional method a smaller 100 ml / 3.5 oz bottle should be sufficient for a single housing restoration process. The 250 ml / 8.5 oz bottle should be sufficient for repeating the process. Both submersion methods require the product to be diluted therefore we do recommend  ordering 2x 250 ml / 8.5 bottles or more if your restored parts are big. If you need larger quantities or are interesting a bulk orders please contact us directly.

• How to store it? The bottle should be stored in a cool, dark place. Please note that hydrogen peroxide will lose its efficiency after a few months. Hence it is best to use as soon as you receive it. It is also the very reason we prepare the product freshly before sending out.

• Is it safely packed? We take extra time to pack and secure our product before shipping. We successfully tested and use High Density Polyethylene bottles with watertight sealing caps to make sure nothing gets damaged when handling. Additionally, each bottle is packed in a string bag. However, under high temperatures the oxidation process will cause the bottle to swell. We recommend either puncturing the bottle cap to let the air out, or in extreme cases transfer the product to different container e.g. a glass jar.

• Who is RetroPlay.me? RetroPlay.me is a passion project founded and run by ex-employees of a company which specialized in old consoles and computers restoration, customization and rapid prototyping. We have an excellent understanding of chemistry and materials, rapid prototyping and restoration processes. Over the years we've restored countless machines and experimented with the gel formula. RetroBright 2.0 is the result of this work which we want to share with you together with the good practices we've developed

• Can you restore / customize my console housing for me? To cut a long story short - yes! Please contact us directly describing your problem and we will gladly give you our price estimate for such services.