[How to: reverse UV damage on armor]

I haven't trooped much as of late. There are two reasons for this. First, I don't have a lot of free time, as I manage two drug stores, but more importantly, when I was removing my armor from it's bin before my last event I discovered a great deal of yellowing on my bucket. I haven't felt comfortable trooping with such ugly armor. I recently bit the bullet and tried Retr0bright, an open source formula that uses easily available ingredients to reverse the UV damage that causes the discoloration. I figured others who have had this trouble would be interested in this so I created an Instructable outlining the process.

 

I'm not sure how appropriate it is to provide a link to Instructables, so if it is not allowed I can write up a proper tutorial on here.

 

Here is the link to my project: http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-yellowed-Stormtrooper-armor/

 

Also, if you feel so inclined, feel free to vote for me in the fix and repair contest.

 

Thanks,

 

TK-5246

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that looks awesome!

 

what kind of armor is it?

 

Thanks! It's VT armor

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Welcome Nick! Nice pics of your armor

 

Thanks, I have the luck of having a photographer for a wife

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Thanks everyone for the kind words and warm welcome. I look forward to getting to know everyone and hopefully troop with some of you.

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OOOooooooo looks very nice!!!!

The only thing missing is your holster.

As for nit picing ( i personally dont think it needs it) but u can always trim the eyes a little more, but i think they are good.

So u submit to 501s yet?

 

The holster is there, maybe just can't see it in these shots. And yeah, I plan to open the eyes more, unfortunately I managed to burn out the motor on my dremel, so it's gonna have to wait until I buy a new one.

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Sorry about the double post, how do I go about having this one removed?

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Hey everyone. Let me start by saying that you guys are amazing, talented folks. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to be have stormtrooper armor and without this forum I could never have done it. You guys have been a life saver, a few months back I convinced my wife that I could quit smoking if I had a really good incentive, something that could keep my mind off those death sticks. The conclusion we reached was armor. The next day I signed up here and every time I had a craving I just did research. Let me tell you I ended up doing a whole lot of research. After a full month she agreed that I could start my shopping. I recently assembled my first set of armor and contacted my GML today to see what more I need to do. So although this is my first post I have actually been trolling her for quit a while. Anyway on to some pictures. My wife took these for me today and I thought I'd share. And please feel free to give some constructive critisism.