Abstract: A kit for cleaning vinyl plastics containing a mixture of solvents and a fluorescent material in a first container, a solvent and a fluorescent material in a second container, and, optionally a cloth and a detergent. The mixture of solvents in the first container is used to remove film from the vinyl plastics and includes 55% isopropyl alcohol, 40% methyl ethyl ketone, and 5% xylene. The second container contains a coating to be applied to white vinyl plastics to brighten them. The detergent is used to remove loose dirt and grime. The cloth is used to apply the mixtures in the two containers.

Abstract: A process for the color recovery of vinyl plastics in which fluorescent optical whiteners are used to recover color from a vinyl plastic surface. A mild detergent and solvent is used to clean the surface and remove any accumulated films on the surface, after which the surface is dried. Coat(s) of a fluorescent solution is(are) then applied to the surface. The appearance of weathered and/or discolored vinyl plastics is restored with fluorescence in the blue to violet region of visible light without loss of reflectance when a UV absorbing fluorescent agent is used.