Possible yellowing solution...

[airdhazzal]

Now I know this is just for old plastic, but it may work on yellowing soles of Jordans. It is the same concept of oxidation. http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/. There are several youtube videos of how people make this stuff.

http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/

 

[dalyte1]

Was kind of hoping no one would stumble upon that site.

Haven't tried it, but I'm sure it works since it uses the same concept of UV that Sea Glow utilizes.

 

[jordan0589]

quote from Optimus Prime: "Please, let this work."

 

[firepower23]

Hmm, interesting! I could see this working on the backtab of the IIIs & what have previously been problem areas like that. Good find, now we just needsomeone to test it out.
You should post this in the maintenance thread, it could be useful

 

[grape tonguez]

i will try this and get back to you guys with results

 

[jpena0306]

Originally Posted by Jordan0589

quote from Optimus Prime: "Please, let this work."

 

[23m45j9]

Originally Posted by dalyte1

Was kind of hoping no one would stumble upon that site.

!@@?

 

[ssgochin]

interesting...Can't wait for the results.

 

[inglewooood]

Originally Posted by dalyte1

Was kind of hoping no one would stumble upon that site.

Haven't tried it, but I'm sure it works since it uses the same concept of UV that Sea Glow utilizes.

get the effffff out!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[aircommandermarsfiend]

My Cement III's may be saved! The backtab is the only part of the shoe that can't be cleaned.

 

[addictfanatic1982]

Originally Posted by inglewooood

Originally Posted by dalyte1

Was kind of hoping no one would stumble upon that site.

Haven't tried it, but I'm sure it works since it uses the same concept of UV that Sea Glow utilizes.

get the effffff out!!!!!!!!!!!!

^^ right?

 

[SteveSteve72]

It's talking about plastic not rubber. But if it works that would be sweet.

 

[nazarethsavage]

DONT DO IT!!!!

I wouldn't recommend it. This product is specifically formulated for hard plastics which consist of very stiff polymers linked in long chains. In syntheticrubber soles the polymers are specifically formulated for elasticity. The chains are long but not as stiff. The chemical is very harsh on rubber and easilywill degrade the quality of rubber on Translucent Soled Shoes like XI's, VI's and so on. We tried it at school as part of my synthetic chemistry classand it didn't work to say the least.

 

[grand hustlepimpin]

good lookin out on the feedback.

 

[cberr]

Its worth a shot on some old pairs.

 

[frenchblue23]

How about preventing yellowing?

Clean your soles with dish wash soap and water after every wear. Dish wash soap helps against grease, and dirt that cause yellowing on your clear soles. Wipeoff the excess with a towel or cloth, cover your shoes with a clean shirt while the shoes dry, so that the light won't hit them.

Once the shoes are dry, put them away in the box, store in a dark place like your closet with silica packets outside the shoe box, not inside.

Haven't had a problem as of yet in the last 10 years or so that I've been buying shoes.

 

[nazarethsavage]

Originally Posted by FrenchBlue23

How about preventing yellowing?

Clean your soles with dish wash soap and water after every wear. Dish wash soap helps against grease, and dirt that cause yellowing on your clear soles. Wipe off the excess with a towel or cloth, cover your shoes with a clean shirt while the shoes dry, so that the light won't hit them.

Once the shoes are dry, put them away in the box, store in a dark place like your closet with silica packets outside the shoe box, not inside.

Haven't had a problem as of yet in the last 10 years or so that I've been buying shoes.

Thats exactly what I do

 

[ijapino]

please add to the sneaker care/maintenance post.

Thanks!