[AustrianOak82]

I have been trying to find a solution to this topic and I wasn't sure where else to go. I have been unsuccessful in finding information on this anywhere else. Long story short, I am looking for a solution to remove the yellowing that happens to clear rubber shoe soles over time, specifically Air Jordans. Even since the 1980's, Jordans have had a problem with the clear soles yellowing over time (which isn't that long). From what I gather, it is a result of the soles being exposed to oxygen and the elements. They end up turning a hideous shade of yellow. I am trying to come up with a solution for this problem and something that is better than what is out there now. Currently, people are buying a hydrogen peroxide mixture (typically professional hair care products like Salon Care 40) and applying it to the soles and then placing them out in the sun. It takes several sessions, but eventually you end up with a clear sole again. The indoor setups use a UV reptile bulb and take weeks to do. From what I gather, it's a result of the UV rays causing a reaction with the peroxide that ends up clearing them up. I have read that the yellowing is caused by the bromine in the rubber soles and it must be neutralized (via peroxide and UV rays) to remove the yellowing. However, I am not sure on this.

I feel like there has to be a better way to do this without UV rays. No one seems to know which type and power of UV is best, or really anything more about the topic that I posted above. So here are my questions:

1. Can the yellowing be removed without the assistance of UV rays?
2. Is the cause the bromine in the rubber soles being exposed to oxygen?
3. Any other input on addressing this issue?

This is my first post, so I appreciate everyone reading my long question. I appreciate any help on the topic! Here are a couple of photo links for reference. Thanks!

http://lickmysole.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/before-and-after.jpg

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5DPmCzNXEbM/maxresdefault.jpg

[Intanjir]

This is a general phenomena. Many artificial plastics and rubbers have had brominated flame retardants added to them some of which are susceptible to yellowing. This is often the problem.
Some smart people figured out you can add some of the 'active oxygen' laundry product to the peroxide mixture to get it done in hours instead of days.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retr0bright
http://www.retr0bright.com/

[AustrianOak82]

This is a general phenomena. Many artificial plastics and rubbers have had brominated flame retardants added to them some of which are susceptible to yellowing. This is often the problem.
Some smart people figured out you can add some of the 'active oxygen' laundry product to the peroxide mixture to get it done in hours instead of days.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retr0bright
http://www.retr0bright.com/

I am familiar with Retrobright but you still have to have a UV source to complete the process. Hence my original question...