I want to carry out some maintenance to my rainwater goods when the sun
comes out. It is all brown plastic, seems in good condition but badly
faded. It also has what seems like a bottle cleaning brush (twisted wire
with bristles) in the gutter which has proved a good base for moss to grow
and clog the outlets, I plan to remove and scrap that.

Is there a known method to bring this faded plastic back to life? Google
produces lots of results that seem to involve anything from vinegar to
hydrogen peroxide pus lots of elbow grease. I am happy to put some effort
in but I wouldn't mind a steer to what might work rather than magic
potions :-)

Many thanks.

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In article <xn0o0qug08lrud2005@news.individual.net>, Jeff Gaines
<jgnewsid@outlook.com> wrote:

> I want to carry out some maintenance to my rainwater goods when the sun
> comes out. It is all brown plastic, seems in good condition but badly
> faded. It also has what seems like a bottle cleaning brush (twisted wire
> with bristles) in the gutter which has proved a good base for moss to
> grow and clog the outlets, I plan to remove and scrap that.

That stuff is used to prevent the gutter clogging with leaves.

> Is there a known method to bring this faded plastic back to life? Google
> produces lots of results that seem to involve anything from vinegar to
> hydrogen peroxide pus lots of elbow grease. I am happy to put some effort
> in but I wouldn't mind a steer to what might work rather than magic
> potions :-)

> Many thanks.

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On 18/04/2023 15:37, Jeff Gaines wrote:
>
> I want to carry out some maintenance to my rainwater goods when the sun
> comes out. It is all brown plastic, seems in good condition but badly
> faded. It also has what seems like a bottle cleaning brush (twisted wire
> with bristles) in the gutter which has proved a good base for moss to
> grow and clog the outlets, I plan to remove and scrap that.
>
> Is there a known method to bring this faded plastic back to life? Google
> produces lots of results that seem to involve anything from vinegar to
> hydrogen peroxide pus lots of elbow grease. I am happy to put some
> effort in but I wouldn't mind a steer to what might work rather than
> magic potions :-)
Gloss solvent based paint, first clean off with soapy water and then
just a single coat of paint. In my experience the surface will be touch
dry as stated on the tin but underneath will remain soft for days/weeks
so just leave it alone without touching it.

Possibly,
https://www.toolstation.com/everbuild-pvcu-solvent-cleaner/p31464

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Jeff Gaines wrote:

>
> I want to carry out some maintenance to my rainwater goods when the sun
> comes out. It is all brown plastic, seems in good condition but badly
> faded. It also has what seems like a bottle cleaning brush (twisted wire
> with bristles) in the gutter

aka hedgehog brush ... intended to keep leaves etc out of gutter

> which has proved a good base for moss to
> grow and clog the outlets, I plan to remove and scrap that.
>
> Is there a known method to bring this faded plastic back to life? Google
> produces lots of results that seem to involve anything from vinegar to
> hydrogen peroxide pus lots of elbow grease.

sounds like retr0briting, usually dont to lighten platic that's
yellowed, can't see it darkening plastic that's faded ... brown paint?

alan_m wrote:

> Possibly,
> https://www.toolstation.com/everbuild-pvcu-solvent-cleaner/p31464

definitely use a solvent rated respirator with that stuff

On 18 Apr 2023 14:37:01 GMT, "Jeff Gaines" <jgnewsid@outlook.com> wrote:

>I am happy to put some effort
>in but I wouldn't mind a steer to what might work rather than magic
>potions :-)

Try "Armor All".

Magic potion on rubber, less so but still good on plastic. Works well on UV
fading, lasts (up to years), is easy to apply (wipe/spray/brush on, don't bother
with wiping off) ...

I like the stuff.

Thomas Prufer

In message <dtht3ih4kpb6o3digov7g2jgln29d4l290@4ax.com>, Thomas Prufer
<prufer.public@mnet-online.de.invalid> writes
>On 18 Apr 2023 14:37:01 GMT, "Jeff Gaines" <jgnewsid@outlook.com> wrote:
>
>>I am happy to put some effort
>>in but I wouldn't mind a steer to what might work rather than magic
>>potions :-)
>
>Try "Armor All".
>
>Magic potion on rubber, less so but still good on plastic. Works well on UV
>fading, lasts (up to years), is easy to apply (wipe/spray/brush on,
>don't bother
>with wiping off) ...
>
>I like the stuff.

Er. Should someone mention new brown squareline gutter is about £4.0/m?

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On 18/04/2023 16:38, Andy Burns wrote:
> Jeff Gaines wrote:
>
>>
>> I want to carry out some maintenance to my rainwater goods when the
>> sun comes out. It is all brown plastic, seems in good condition but
>> badly faded. It also has what seems like a bottle cleaning brush
>> (twisted wire with bristles) in the gutter
>
> aka hedgehog brush ... intended to keep leaves etc out of gutter
>
>> which has proved a good base for moss to grow and clog the outlets, I
>> plan to remove and scrap that.
>>
>> Is there a known method to bring this faded plastic back to life?
>> Google produces lots of results that seem to involve anything from
>> vinegar to hydrogen peroxide pus lots of elbow grease.
>
>
> sounds like retr0briting, usually dont to lighten platic that's
> yellowed, can't see it darkening plastic that's faded ... brown paint?
>
>
There are various car products that may do what you want. Check Halfords
etc.

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kind word alone.

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I've never found anything that will work myself, as often the plastic goes
brittle so too much attempt at abrasion to reveal a new surface can crack
the plastic. Have you thought of painting it with something?
Brian

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"Jeff Gaines" <jgnewsid@outlook.com> wrote in message
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>
> I want to carry out some maintenance to my rainwater goods when the sun
> comes out. It is all brown plastic, seems in good condition but badly
> faded. It also has what seems like a bottle cleaning brush (twisted wire
> with bristles) in the gutter which has proved a good base for moss to grow
> and clog the outlets, I plan to remove and scrap that.
>
> Is there a known method to bring this faded plastic back to life? Google
> produces lots of results that seem to involve anything from vinegar to
> hydrogen peroxide pus lots of elbow grease. I am happy to put some effort
> in but I wouldn't mind a steer to what might work rather than magic
> potions :-)
>
> Many thanks.
>
> --
> Jeff Gaines Dorset UK
> There are 10 types of people in the world, those who do binary and those
> who don't.

Would it not be oK out of doors though?. I remember almost passing out once
when I built model aircraft, that clear dope was lethal. Made me go all
squiffy.
Brian

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"Andy Burns" <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote in message
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> alan_m wrote:
>
>
>> Possibly,
>> https://www.toolstation.com/everbuild-pvcu-solvent-cleaner/p31464
>
> definitely use a solvent rated respirator with that stuff
>

Those brushes can be replaced by a slightly trimmed loo brush of the round
type, but make sure you hook a bit of wire to it so you can suspend it and
have something to pull it out with every so often. I had one on my garage
when I had one and it used to get crud in it surprisingly quickly.
Brian

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"Andy Burns" <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote in message
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> Jeff Gaines wrote:
>
>>
>> I want to carry out some maintenance to my rainwater goods when the sun
>> comes out. It is all brown plastic, seems in good condition but badly
>> faded. It also has what seems like a bottle cleaning brush (twisted wire
>> with bristles) in the gutter
>
> aka hedgehog brush ... intended to keep leaves etc out of gutter
>
>> which has proved a good base for moss to grow and clog the outlets, I
>> plan to remove and scrap that.
>>
>> Is there a known method to bring this faded plastic back to life? Google
>> produces lots of results that seem to involve anything from vinegar to
>> hydrogen peroxide pus lots of elbow grease.
>
>
> sounds like retr0briting, usually dont to lighten platic that's yellowed,
> can't see it darkening plastic that's faded ... brown paint?
>
>

Brian Gaff wrote:

> Would it not be oK out of doors though?.

Not really, I remember feeling quite woozy while wiping down the garage
PVC fascia with a rag soaked in the stuff, wouldn't want to be up a
ladder using it ...

On 18/04/2023 in message <xn0o0qug08lrud2005@news.individual.net> Jeff
Gaines wrote:

>Is there a known method to bring this faded plastic back to life?

Many thanks for all the replies, much appreciated :-)

I will have to think about the cost/effort of cleaning (which may not be
enormously successful) against the cost of replacement.

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now and make a new ending.

On Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:53:26 +0100, Tim Lamb <tim@marfordfarm.demon.co.uk>
wrote:

>In message <dtht3ih4kpb6o3digov7g2jgln29d4l290@4ax.com>, Thomas Prufer
><prufer.public@mnet-online.de.invalid> writes
>>On 18 Apr 2023 14:37:01 GMT, "Jeff Gaines" <jgnewsid@outlook.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I am happy to put some effort
>>>in but I wouldn't mind a steer to what might work rather than magic
>>>potions :-)
>>
>>Try "Armor All".
>>
>>Magic potion on rubber, less so but still good on plastic. Works well on UV
>>fading, lasts (up to years), is easy to apply (wipe/spray/brush on,
>>don't bother
>>with wiping off) ...
>>
>>I like the stuff.
>
>Er. Should someone mention new brown squareline gutter is about £4.0/m?

.... which will get you a 300 ml bottle of ArmorAll, which should be good for
several tens of meters. Plus it's a lot less work to wipe on than to install the
new guttering!

Thomas Prufer

On 18 Apr 2023 at 15:37:01 BST, "Jeff Gaines" wrote:

>
> I want to carry out some maintenance to my rainwater goods when the sun
> comes out. It is all brown plastic, seems in good condition but badly
> faded. It also has what seems like a bottle cleaning brush (twisted wire
> with bristles) in the gutter which has proved a good base for moss to grow
> and clog the outlets, I plan to remove and scrap that.
>
> Is there a known method to bring this faded plastic back to life? Google
> produces lots of results that seem to involve anything from vinegar to
> hydrogen peroxide pus lots of elbow grease. I am happy to put some effort
> in but I wouldn't mind a steer to what might work rather than magic
> potions :-)
>
> Many thanks.

Oil-based paint - I used black gloss on faded black gutters and downpipes.
Took some days to dry. Still looks good after several years.

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