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Is this a problem with the black or the fruit colored handles?

All of them. I have always owned Xcelite tools since being in the TV
repair business in the 1960s, and the computer biz in the 70s through
1997.

All of their plastic handles, upon exposure to high humidity and warm
temps develop that white haze of fungus. It has to be one of the
plasticizers they use.

No biggy. A little abrasive cleaner like fine steel wool brings them
right back to shape.

Lloyd