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Hi All,
So I am making good progress on my BE. Bought the tub last Nov. with the body work mainly done. Have had to buy a ton of parts, and they all add up to $. I rebuilt one of these about 40 years ago( I'm not telling you how old I am now!), and just put the old parts back on. This time I spent the money to do it right, as they say, you can't take it with you! Next week I am starting the dashboard, and then it is the interior. So one of the more difficult finds was the washer bottle. I found one, but as with most, it is the color of a ripe banana. Has anyone tried to bleach the bottle, or some other process, to make it white again, sort of like the overnight teeth guards! If anyone has a broken bottle of no value, I would be glad to try bleaching it, and then I can let you know.
cheers,
Scott in CA
 

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I tried the bleach overnight soaking. Did not work. Just had a thought, soak in coca-cola. Try that.
Rik
 
Is a way but old brain, I have forgotton what it is. Sorry, someone younger will remember.
 
Scott
Mr Clean Magic Eraser will clean it up. Not perfect. Where in Ca are you? I made my own BCF Tudor bottle

Paul
 
IS there anything wrong with a new replacement bottles? Are they not but about $12 from Victoria British? I went with the generic ones like from link above.
 
A new washer bottle for my Midget costs $54, which is crazy. I'll stick with the old one.

I washed my original with strong detergent, then wiped it down with brake cleaner. Washed again to get the brake clean off, then slapped the new "Tudor" sticker on it.

Looks fine. Not new, but a heckuva lot better than before. The new Tudor sticker really sets it off.

Bleach, brake clean, Trisodium phosphate, whatever works.
 
Tudor sticker, now where did that come from?
 
jlaird said:
Tudor sticker, now where did that come from?
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Jack, I got the Tudor sticker from Vicky Brit, and I think Moss has them also. One of the few inexpensive items, thank goodness!
 
Mental note, I hope. Add to next order.
 
Place the plastic item in a container of warm, soapy water and allow it to soak for 10 minutes.

Step 2Use a nylon scouring brush to clean the plastic. Apply steady, even pressure as you clean.

Step 3Rinse the item under cool running water to remove the debris you loosened.

Step 4Pour hydrogen peroxide over the plastic and scrub with the brush. Hydrogen peroxide will help to lighten the yellowed areas significantly. You can also allow the item to soak in the peroxide for up to two hours.

Step 5Create a mixture of 4 tbsp. of bleach and 4 cups of warm water. Soak the plastic in the solution for half an hour. Rinse the item under cool water thoroughly after removing it.

Step 6Let the plastic air dry. If the plastic is still yellow, repeat soaking processes.

cheers

Mark
 
thanks Mark,
I used your steps 1-3 to clean it as shown in the photo. I used some Comet clenser and a stiff toothbrush. Prior to that it was rusty, etc. I also googled, and found the hydrogen peroxide claim and also the bleach claim. I will try it this weekend and let you all know.
Scott in CA
I do have one of the new water bottles which were given out by someone on this forum, and I thank you. Sort of would like the original if possible.
 
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