Problem with yellowing white paint?

[sclarke03]

I recently discovered that the white jacket of my El Diablo Freddy wobbler has become noticeably more yellow since I obtained it a couple of years ago. Just wondering if anyone else has run into the same or similar problem, and if there are any possible solutions for restoring it to it's former color? I haven't removed this from the box yet, I wanted to see if anyone else has dealt with this before trying things out.

This isn't the best picture, but the eyes and teeth are notably brighter than the jacket.

[Alleycat]

Mine's the same way, Steve. But I display out of box behind glass doors. It's also slightly sticky (typical of some wobblers). Perhaps it wasn't pure white to begin with. I have 2 white 2008 Tux Freddys and a 2012 B&W and they are all bright white and not sticky.

[funkystark]

Maybe it's his smoking jacket?

[MyLittleFunkos]

Mine's the same way, Steve. But I display out of box behind glass doors. It's also slightly sticky (typical of some wobblers). Perhaps it wasn't pure white to begin with. I have 2 white 2008 Tux Freddys and a 2012 B&W and they are all bright white and not sticky.

I have an off-white proto that is pretty yellow now and also sticky. I thought it was weird when I found my first sticky wobbler. I literally ripped it off its base trying to pull it out of the box. I tried leaving it outside, near the heater, near the A/C...nothing! It was still extremely sticky

[Squird]

You can wash the sticky off. It's the goop they use to make the PVC flexible and it leaches out of the plastic. Use Dawn liquid soap and magic eraser to remove it. Test that you don't take the paint off when you do.

I cleaned up a Shadow Monkey Assassin and Pop set that way.

[unoudid]

You can wash the sticky off. It's the goop they use to make the PVC flexible and it leaches out of the plastic. Use Dawn liquid soap and magic eraser to remove it. Test that you don't take the paint off when you do.

I cleaned up a Shadow Monkey Assassin and Pop set that way.

I just cleaned my entire Monkey Assassin set this way. That crap is nasty

[dustman94]

THE OLDER PLASTIC HAS ALOT MORE OIL IN THEM BACK THEN SAME FOR THE PAINT. BECAUSE OF IMPORT TO THE US THEY HAD TO CHANGE ALL PAINTS AND PVC MIXTURES

[Geescube]

You can wash the sticky off. It's the goop they use to make the PVC flexible and it leaches out of the plastic. Use Dawn liquid soap and magic eraser to remove it. Test that you don't take the paint off when you do.

I cleaned up a Shadow Monkey Assassin and Pop set that way.

Thanks for this detailed info. Haven't noticed this on my Funko products, but I did have this exact problem on one of my KR 8" Dunny. The stickiness caught me off guard. I shall try your suggestions .

[Alleycat]

First try the Dawn dishwash detergent. Then, if needed and If unpainted, for sticky (and yellowed) protos I put a drop of Softscrub with bleach (one product) on a wet sponge. Scrub gently. Leave on for a few minutes. I also use an old toothbrush to get into nooks an crannies. Use Magic eraser as needed.

[sclarke03]

As usual, thanks everyone for the quick responses!

Mine's the same way, Steve. But I display out of box behind glass doors. It's also slightly sticky (typical of some wobblers). Perhaps it wasn't pure white to begin with. I have 2 white 2008 Tux Freddys and a 2012 B&W and they are all bright white and not sticky.

It's possible that it was already starting to yellow when I got it, but didn't appear to be as noticeable in a 2011-2012 photo that I compared it to. My tux Freddy doesn't seem to have the same problem, either.

[MyLittleFunkos]

Hmmm...I guess the worse thing that can happen is my off-white proto turns white? I'm going to try it tonight!

[MyLittleFunkos]

Man, that Dawn+magic eraser worked like a charm!

He looks and feels so good now:


Thanks, Craig!!!

[kevinbuddha]

What everyone else said about the soap and magic eraser. I have many, many all white protos that I have to clean on a yearly basis to remove the sticky yellow crap. I call it Proto goo.

[Alleycat]

Man, that Dawn+magic eraser worked like a charm!

He looks and feels so good now:


Thanks, Craig!!!

You now owe me!!!! That squeaky clean proto would look great in my collection.

Never got him

[0xTurtle]

I have a spastik or 2 that are in need of a good cleaning thanks!

[MyLittleFunkos]

Man, that Dawn+magic eraser worked like a charm!

He looks and feels so good now:


Thanks, Craig!!!

You now owe me!!!! That squeaky clean proto would look great in my collection.

Never got him

Sorry, Craig! Iron Men arrive to my house but Iron Men do not leave...

Owe, but I do owe you

[Alleycat]

No, you don't, Abe. Just messing with you

[MyLittleFunkos]

No, you don't, Abe. Just messing with you

Okay, only cuz you insist!

[Cornhusker]

What everyone else said about the soap and magic eraser. I have many, many all white protos that I have to clean on a yearly basis to remove the sticky yellow crap. I call it Proto goo.

My Yetch has Proto Goo!
Thanks for the prescription.
Hope that does the trick.

[kevinbuddha]

What everyone else said about the soap and magic eraser. I have many, many all white protos that I have to clean on a yearly basis to remove the sticky yellow crap. I call it Proto goo.

My Yetch has Proto Goo!
Thanks for the prescription.
Hope that does the trick.

Quick! Make Yetch pleasant again!

[jenjen]

Ouch that's sad. I keep all of mine out of any bright areas.

[MorbidGee]

I have Funkovision white Protos, do you think this will work for them also Craig?? They are yellowing hardcore

[sclarke03]

I tried soap and magic eraser.... the yellow is still there, but it did get rid of the stickiness.

[MasterSplyntr]

Unfortunately this is quite common with mostly all toy collectibles that are plastic. I used to collect 70's/80's action figures in their original blisters and yellowing of white area's on figures was quite common and annoying! The Remco Karate kid line is a good example. All white Daniel Lerusso would quite commonly turn yellow. Not much that can be done when they "turn".

[kevinbuddha]

Try some bleach?

[funkosundae]

I wonder if it changed color due to it being displayed with direct or indirect sunlight hitting it.

[Lakers]

I think it maybe the kind of paint they use, since is only happening to one figure and not to every white one.

[NCDS]

I tried soap and magic eraser.... the yellow is still there, but it did get rid of the stickiness.

My guess is it's a change in the chemical compound of the plastic and you won't be able to go back.

[Jtpeter65]

I haven't noticed this on any of mine yet.

[funkosundae]

You can wash the sticky off. It's the goop they use to make the PVC flexible and it leaches out of the plastic. Use Dawn liquid soap and magic eraser to remove it. Test that you don't take the paint off when you do.

I cleaned up a Shadow Monkey Assassin and Pop set that way.

Thanks for the info. Will try cleaning them your way.

[Squird]

There are tutorials on brightening white plastic toys. Basically, put the toy in a jar of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the sun for a couple of days. Personally, I think it might damage other parts of the toy, but you can watch videos online and see if you're brave enough to try this out.

[kevinbuddha]

There are tutorials on brightening white plastic toys. Basically, put the toy in a jar of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the sun for a couple of days. Personally, I think it might damage other parts of the toy, but you can watch videos online and see if you're brave enough to try this out.

I am going to have to try this on a couple of old white protos that have yellowed!

[TJLAUTERBACH]

There are tutorials on brightening white plastic toys. Basically, put the toy in a jar of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the sun for a couple of days. Personally, I think it might damage other parts of the toy, but you can watch videos online and see if you're brave enough to try this out.

I am going to have to try this on a couple of old white protos that have yellowed!

You will have to let me know how this turns out. Maybe take a before and after pic. You might be more brave than I am.

[jjb11590]

There are tutorials on brightening white plastic toys. Basically, put the toy in a jar of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the sun for a couple of days. Personally, I think it might damage other parts of the toy, but you can watch videos online and see if you're brave enough to try this out.

I am going to have to try this on a couple of old white protos that have yellowed!

You will have to let me know how this turns out. Maybe take a before and after pic. You might be more brave than I am.

I'm very curious also. Please keep us in the loop.