theholyfilament Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Don't know where to post, but a quick question. Does ABS armor yellow or fade in sunlight? I was going to display armor on a mannequin when not trooping. It wouldn't be direct sun, but sun at times nonetheless. If so, is there anything I could put on it to prevent fading or yellowing? A TK sunblock? Other than keeping out of the sun, of course. Thanks! Quote
troopermaster Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 I know HIPS yellows for sure! I have an old HIPS suit that has never seen the light of day and that has yellowed quite a lot. I've never owned an ABS suit long enough to see any yellowing Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Aren't most suits pulled in ABS now done with plastic containing some kind of UV-protection to keep it from yellowing? Quote
JoeR Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 ABS does yellow with sunlight and just with the course of time. It can be fixed easily though... Quote
theholyfilament Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Posted February 4, 2011 Thanks. It won't be sitting in direct sunlight all day, but I know the sun gets in the house certain times of the day in the area where I'd like to display it. Quote
BananoPower22[TK] Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 A fellow trooper here has an 5 year old FX. It is quite yellow. maybe with time it turns yellow? Quote
BlueGrot Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 How would one go about to protect HIPS from yellowing? Paint it? Quote
SW1 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Sh.. i beter give up smoking then dont want my armour turning yellow Quote
Hawkeye[501st] Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 ABS does yellow with sunlight and just with the course of time. It can be fixed easily though... Hi Joer, What would be the fix for this? care to share please. Quote
sixxgunn13 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Paint! Hi Joer, What would be the fix for this? care to share please. Quote
Sonnenschein Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) ------ Edited December 4, 2020 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Sh.. i beter give up smoking then dont want my armour turning yellow I think you can keep those nicotine stains off the armour with a moist towel once in a while Quote
BlueGrot Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 My TE2 HIPS is 5 years old and has 3 yellow spots on it. Nothing much at the moment but I'd like to prevent it from yellowing further. Was planning to paint it some time. Quote
SuperTrooper Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 You can also get a UV blocking film to go on the windows from any home improvement center as well. Most are rated for 3-5 years before breaking down. Quote
john danter Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 ABS does yellow with sunlight and just with the course of time. It can be fixed easily though... Hoe Joe? I'd love to know cos my SDS hero has yellowed I leant it to my cousin and she left it by a window for months. Quote
theholyfilament Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Posted February 4, 2011 I want to find that UV blocker film. Perhaps it goes on like the film on a cell phone? Quote
Smitty Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 It all depends on the type of ABS your armor is made from. My GF armor is over 10 years old and is still pristine white. My TE2 helmet is painted with Rustoleum and has yellowed quite a bit over time. My friend has ABS armor from another vendor and its a little over a year old and it has already begin to yellow. Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Pretty much anything will fade and/or turn yellow from UV rays. Certain materials fade quicker because of the purity of the actual material that it was original made from. And, certain plastic will fade and turn yellow from man made light. Even if you are not displaying it in direct or indirect sunlight, make sure that you are not using a harsh spotlight. There are some things that you can use to slow down and help prevent premature yellowing and fading, one of which is by using a UV protectant blocker or wax. Check with some marina supply stores. Most boats are made from fiberglass. The white water style boats are made from either ABS, HDPE, HDXLPE, etc. They do make a UV protectant for the material that these boats are made from. They get a lot of direct sunlight and a lot of reflection of the sun off of the water that will speed the fading/aging of the material that the boat is made of. Most marina stores will have some type of spray on or wipe on protectant. Also, certain manufacturers of car wax do make a plastic protectant that help guard against UV damage, fading and discoloring. Contact you local marina stores and pop into you local automotive store. Quote
FIVE[501st] Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 How would one go about to protect HIPS from yellowing? Paint it? Don't fix it... just turn it into a sandtrooper! Quote
theholyfilament Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Posted February 5, 2011 Haha. Yes! Thanks a lot! Quote
Redcoat TK3199 Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 Don't fix it... just turn it into a sandtrooper! LOL.....i am facing the same issue and this is looking like my answer. Of coarse thats after I buy a new shiny white ABS kit from ATA Quote
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