Our hand basin in the ensuite has discoloured due to sun through the windows. If anyone has a solution to restoration it would be appreciated. See attached image.
As it is manufactured from some sort of resin/plastic you would need to seek information from supplier - any chemical cleanser may aggravate the situation.
If it was mine I would most probably risk a light scrub with Ajax powder cleanser, as it is already damaged.
PeterD said
09:20 AM Jun 29, 2021
A new one.
Whenarewethere said
09:28 AM Jun 29, 2021
Bleach can damage those hard plastics.
KJB said
09:30 AM Jun 29, 2021
GeoffSA wrote:
Our hand basin in the ensuite has discoloured due to sun through the windows. If anyone has a solution to restoration it would be appreciated. See attached image.
Cheers, Geoff
Use it as it is (probably still does the job..) or else replace it.
Thanks for the positive replies, I might go the way of bleach first and then new basin if not successful.
Cheers, Geoff
Aus-Kiwi said
05:12 PM Jul 4, 2021
I would try a cutting compound ? Jif with scotch bright etc ?
BAZZA44 said
05:38 PM Jul 4, 2021
Hi Geoff, that looks like the same as the basin in our van, but ours was discoloured all over. I used wet and dry sandpaper starting with 360 grit then 600 and worked up to 1200 grit to smooth it again. ( water running over the paper when sanding ) This removed most of the discolour and then i used car polish on it.
I have tried to get a new one but could not find any.
Barry
msg said
06:33 PM Jul 4, 2021
I would advise against anything that scratches the surface also any product that is based on bleach.
I was successful with the Thetford toilet bowl using a paste of vinegar, baking powder and dishwashing liquid. (See below) spread it on and left it sit for quite a while and rinsed off. There are several variations of this that might also be worthwhile trying.
-- Edited by msg on Sunday 4th of July 2021 06:35:13 PM
oldbloke said
11:17 PM Jul 5, 2021
msg wrote:
I would advise against anything that scratches the surface also any product that is based on bleach.
I was successful with the Thetford toilet bowl using a paste of vinegar, baking powder and dishwashing liquid. (See below) spread it on and left it sit for quite a while and rinsed off. There are several variations of this that might also be worthwhile trying.
Our hand basin in the ensuite has discoloured due to sun through the windows.
If anyone has a solution to restoration it would be appreciated.
See attached image.
Cheers, Geoff
What is it made of?
If it was mine I would most probably risk a light scrub with Ajax powder cleanser, as it is already damaged.
Bleach can damage those hard plastics.
Use it as it is (probably still does the job..) or else replace it.
Blue lighting!
Hi Geoff,
I had the same problem when I bought my caravan, but the discoloration was from harsh cleaning chemicals.
It was a white basin that looked like a dirty ivory type.
I replaced the basin which cost me around $35.00.
See link below. Contact CaravansPlus for availability. Try other caravan suppliers also.
caravan ensuite oval plastic basin - Bing images
Cheers, Geoff
Hi Geoff, that looks like the same as the basin in our van, but ours was discoloured all over. I used wet and dry sandpaper starting with 360 grit then 600 and worked up to 1200 grit to smooth it again. ( water running over the paper when sanding ) This removed most of the discolour and then i used car polish on it.
I have tried to get a new one but could not find any.
Barry
I would advise against anything that scratches the surface also any product that is based on bleach.
I was successful with the Thetford toilet bowl using a paste of vinegar, baking powder and dishwashing liquid. (See below) spread it on and left it sit for quite a while and rinsed off. There are several variations of this that might also be worthwhile trying.
www.mydomaine.com/bathroom-cleaning-hacks-spring-2014
-- Edited by msg on Sunday 4th of July 2021 06:35:13 PM
Mmm that does not make sense. The baking powder would neutralise the Vinegar!