Foggy Plastic 0

[Galactic_Gnar_Destroyer]

Hey guys, so I recently bought a CGC 6.5 X-men 12 slab off of eBay that is in really great shape. However, at certain angles I noticed that parts of the plastic near the bottom of the case have gotten slightly cloudy or foggy. It’s not that noticeable but it still bugs me when I see it. I found a home remedy online that people use to clean foggy headlights, where they mix a 50/50 ratio of white vinegar and water to polish the plastic to become clear again. I was curious if anyone has had a similar experience and if a mixture like that would be safe to use on the plastic of a CGC slab? My primary concern would be that the solution would be too acidic, causing the plastic to degrade. Any advice would be much appreciated!

[ADAMANTIUM]

Pics would help, me anyway, as this is a new concern to me  

2 minutes ago, Galactic_Gnar_Destroyer said:

Hey guys, so I recently bought a CGC 6.5 X-men 12 slab off of eBay that is in really great shape. However, at certain angles I noticed that parts of the plastic near the bottom of the case have gotten slightly cloudy or foggy. It’s not that noticeable but it still bugs me when I see it. I found a home remedy online that people use to clean foggy headlights, where they mix a 50/50 ratio of white vinegar and water to polish the plastic to become clear again. I was curious if anyone has had a similar experience and if a mixture like that would be safe to use on the plastic of a CGC slab? My primary concern would be that the solution would be too acidic, causing the plastic to degrade. Any advice would be much appreciated!

 

[Galactic_Gnar_Destroyer]

So it was hard to get a good picture of what I’m talking about because like I said, it’s really not that noticeable. But now that I know it’s there, it’s going to annoy me. 
 

The foggy parts almost look like 3 finger prints in a triangle shape on the Juggernaut’s a**. And I’m fairly certain they’re not on the book itself.

Edited March 10, 2020 by Galactic_Gnar_Destroyer

[Galactic_Gnar_Destroyer]

14 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

Pics would help, me anyway, as this is a new concern to me  

 

Hey man, I just posted a picture.

[thunsicker]

I had that before.  This slab is a bit Foggy in the highlighted area:

[theCapraAegagrus]

It's not brown, so it probably isn't an encapsulated fart.

[ADAMANTIUM]

I'm not food with substances with plastic maybe @F For Fake could help or perhaps @Buzzetta, they clean up Joe's the GI kind, and maybe they have experienced it.

Doesn't sound too acidic to me, but I thought the go to was a mixture of hydrogen peroxide...not sure

[F For Fake]

1 minute ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

I'm not food with substances with plastic maybe @F For Fake could help or perhaps @Buzzetta, they clean up Joe's the GI kind, and maybe they have experienced it.

Doesn't sound too acidic to me, but I thought the go to was a mixture of hydrogen peroxide...not sure

Appreciate the vote of confidence, but I'd defer to the smarter guys. I use Meguairs Plast-X to clear up scuffs on toy windshields and the like, but I'd hesitate to try it on a slab.

[Krismusic]

I wouldn't put chemicals near the books even if its on the slab the potential damage that could happen to the book I wouldn't risk it. If it bothers you a lot and your going to spend money on trying to clean the slab I suggest just doing a re-holder submission and get a new slab.

Why risk future or longer term damage to a book or smells getting trapped inside as the slab is not air tight or water proof.

[Deadpoolica]

I wouldn't do anything to it...if it bugs you that much just send it in for a reholder  

[ADAMANTIUM]

I agree with the sentiment of leaving it alone, risk doesn't out weigh advantage...

[Get Marwood & I]

 

53 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

It's not brown, so it probably isn't an encapsulated fart.

If it was, imagine the CGC staff members face when they cracked it open for reholdering 

[theCapraAegagrus]

6 minutes ago, Get Marwood & I said:

If it was, imagine the CGC staff members face when they cracked it open for reholdering