Mini Cute - Vinyl Artwork Restoration Advice?

[FluxChiller]

Hey all, I have the original vinyl artwork on my cute, but age has given it a more tan tone than the original light grey. Rather than replacing the top marquee, control panel and coin return areas. Does anyone have advice of lightening this back up? I am keeping in mind not effecting the texture with harsh abrasives.

 

[kikaso]

You can try using oxygen bleach, (99.9% sodium percarbonate). It’s less hazardous than bleach yet still very effective.

I’ve had good luck using a diluted solution, (one tablespoon in one quart of water) for cleaning. The solution turns back into water after about a hour so keep that in mind. Not sure if your control panel is grimey, sun bleached, or faded but there’s nothing you can do to bring back color that’s gone.

If you end up trying oxygen bleach, be sure to test it on an inconspicuous spot so that you’re not further discoloring the control panel.

Good luck!