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big_ham

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Chemical to remove color from plastic
« on: January 13, 2005, 11:19:57 PM »
Is there a chemical that will remove color from translucent injection molded plastic (thin ... 3mm thick max) to make it a clear color without warping it?
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Re:Chemical to remove color from plastic
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2005, 11:32:40 PM »
Depends on what thype of plastic. Ethanol, is a pretty good solvent, but it depends on what kind of dye is used and all that.
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Re:Chemical to remove color from plastic
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2005, 12:02:32 AM »
It's injection molded OEM Automotive plastic if that helps.
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Re:Chemical to remove color from plastic
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2005, 09:44:32 AM »
Also, how long should the plastic stay submerged in the ethanol without risk of damaging the plastic?
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