On Fri, 19 Jul 2013 02:52:25 +0000, dr007
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replying to dpb, dr007 wrote:
none wrote:

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If they're very old, I'd expect it is simply oxidation of the plastic.
Not much can do about it if so...

fI don't think oxidation is the right word, but yes, it comes from the
plastic itself. Maybe you could paint the handles with lacquer or
something. I have the same problem with specific tools, not
necessarily old ones, and once I found out it wasn't mold, I stopped
worrying about it.
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Use your propane or MAPP torch on it. Be gentle at first until you get
the feel.