We've been known to break out the Lego every once in a while for fun DIY projects, but if all your Lego is old and discolored, here's how to get it looking like new.


Due to a fire retardant in the plastic Legos are made from, they tend to yellow quite a bit over time—which isn't ideal if you're building a dock to match your white iPod. Blogger Smitty noticed this problem and created a site dedicated to re-engineering the computer-case restoring previously mentioned Retr0bright solution for his Lego bricks.


The general process isn't too difficult; you'll just need a bit of hydrogen peroxide, glycerine, vegetable gum, and some OxiClean. With those ingredients, you can create a gel that, when applied to the bricks and left out in the sun for a few days, will restore them to their original shiny color. Hit the link for step-by-step instructions, and share your favorite uses for (restored) Lego in the comments.

Lego Restoration [via Make]