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GeoffSA


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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.
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Cheers, Geoff IMG_20210629_073520.jpg



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What is it made of?



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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.

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A new one.

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Bleach can damage those hard plastics.



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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 IMG_20210629_073520.jpg

 Use it as it is (probably still does the job..)  or else replace it.



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www.wawcase.com/clean-whiten-yellowed-plastic/


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Colgate for the sink of confidence !!

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Best way would be to repaint it with a white epoxy enamel or similar finish.

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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

 

 

 



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Thanks for the positive replies, I might go the way of bleach first and then new basin if not successful.

Cheers, Geoff

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I would try a cutting compound ? Jif with scotch bright etc ?

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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.

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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



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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.

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!



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Its the foaming action . Have ago .If it doesnt work ? Then use a good resin or paint coating . If that fails ? Replace sink. !!

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