Getting the yellow out

[Tin-bender]

How or what do you use to remove the yellow discoloration from the white plastic from various items on the RV?
in particular the power tongue jack, door latches, and outdoor light fixtures.
Tinbender

[johnhicks]

Acetone works fine, just be careful with it.

[Dick_B]

The latest Family Handyman magazine has a report from one of the Editors about Krylon's Super Maxx that is supposed to cover anything including metal, plastic, wood and plastic laminate without sanding. The Editor says it is a `game changer'. It supposedly is available at the Home Centers and, of course, Amazon for $10 to $12 per can in various colors.

[Tin-bender]

Several options that sound good.
I will look into them.
Thank you all.
Tinbender

[Lynnmor]

Gjac wrote:
I found that acetone works well on most plastics. Just don't soak the rag. The yellow comes right off. It also removes mold from the plastic trim and caulking.

I've used acetone and it does work well. I found that using dampened paper towels and tossing them after just one swipe works best.

[Gjac]

I found that acetone works well on most plastics. Just don't soak the rag. The yellow comes right off. It also removes mold from the plastic trim and caulking.

[rosspulliam]

When painting plastic red scotchbrite pads and pick your poison of adhesion promoter are your friends!

[Homer1]

Every RV I have ever owned this has happened including refrigerator outside panel and any thing plastic including the rear view mirrors. I found that a light sanding with 00 wet or dry emery cloth and a coat Krylon "Infusion", fixed it for all time. Sure improved the looks. Give it at least two coats, you do not have to wait long for the first coat to set up.

[moebedick]

Oil Eater eats rubber,otherwise great.

[rockhillmanor]

gbopp wrote:
Two contradictory opinions. Take your pick. :B

Hmmm, That "oil eater" tip sounds real interesting.
Never heard of that stuff before, think I'll try it.

Guess you can teach an old dog new tricks! :B

[Dick_B]

and the really good news is that `oil eater' is available at Walmart!

[cpaulsen]

Awesome Orange or Krylon Fusion......have doe both and it works.

[gbopp]

Two contradictory opinions. Take your pick. :B

[rockhillmanor]

Tin-bender wrote:
How or what do you use to remove the yellow discoloration from the white plastic from various items on the RV?
in particular the power tongue jack, door latches, and outdoor light fixtures.
Tinbender

You can't 'get it out'.....you paint over it! :B

"Krylon Fusion Spray Paint for Plastic" is an RV'ers best friend.

I have used this on all the yellowing trims etc on RV's. Once done the RV will look like brand new. AND more importantly lasts forever.

I even painted over that thick black trim around the entrance door on a friends TT. Painted it white. Made his TT look 10 years younger!

Can't say enough about this product.

[96Bounder30E]

Spray "oil eater" on it... The yellow literally just drips off leaving white plastic