Would a Reptile UVB light work to fix yellowing from sun damaged?
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The user, /u/SpeakerheadOGG, is seeking advice on how to restore sun-damaged LEGOs. They're exploring whether a reptile UVB light could serve as a substitute for sunlight in a hydrogen peroxide treatment to reverse the yellowing. The user is in an apartment and lacks a safe outdoor space for the traditional sun-bleaching method.
The user has researched the standard method of using sunlight and hydrogen peroxide to restore yellowed LEGOs. However, their living situation presents a challenge. They own reptiles and have spare 5% and 10% UVB lights and fixtures. They are asking if these lights would work the same way as sunlight for the restoration process.
The user is hoping to avoid wasting time on an ineffective method. They are looking for information on whether a reptile UVB light can be used to fix the yellowing of sun-damaged LEGOs.
If you're dealing with sun-damaged LEGOs and don't have a safe outdoor space, you might consider a LEGO display case to protect your collection from future damage.
So I got some legos along with some other action figures that unfortunately got some sun damage to them. I've done a good amount of research and know letting them sit in the sun while soaking in hydrogen peroxide for multiple hours can potentially fix this, however my problem is I live in an apartment & don't have a safe spot to leave them outside or anything. that being said, I do have some reptiles (crested gecko, leopard gecko, & bearded dragon) & have some spare 5% & 10% UVB...
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