mitsuman
Deep Blooper
Posts: 28
Fave PCE Shooter: Gate of Thunder
Fave PCE Platformer: The Legendary Axe
Fave PCE Game Overall: Bomberman
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Post by mitsuman on May 24, 2018 13:22:00 GMT
I have an original NES that has yellowed over time. What is the best way to clean it up? I am probably going to sell it, since there really aren't any games on the system I'm interested in. I picked up local for a decent price, so I figured why not try and flip it.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by soop on May 24, 2018 13:33:18 GMT
So, a few years ago, people realised that with bleach and some UV radiation (sunlight works) people could bleach their consoles back to their original colour. I believe the cause of the yellowing is some kind of fire-retardant additive in the plastic, but that could be conjecture. Anyway, retrobrite. There used to be a process that involved a bunch of stuff mixed up, like a foaming agent, but realistically, that was just to cling to various parts. I believe the process now is to dilute some hydrogen peroxide in water, then submerge the affected piece (using a plastic container) and then seal the top with cellophane or something transparent, a lid etc, and then leave outside on a sunny day. Here's a link to some pointers: geekhack.org/index.php?topic=20283.0
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roflmao
Punkic Cyborg
Ha! Face-to-foot style. How do you like it?
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Post by roflmao on May 24, 2018 21:25:53 GMT
Earlier this year I bought this stuff: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FKVYCHQI slathered it onto a bunch of stuff that was yellowed and let it sit out in the sun for a few hours: Before: After: My cell phone camera didn't do a very good job show off how big a difference this made, but it's pretty noticeable irl. The Famicom could use another day or two in the sun, though.
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mitsuman
Deep Blooper
Posts: 28
Fave PCE Shooter: Gate of Thunder
Fave PCE Platformer: The Legendary Axe
Fave PCE Game Overall: Bomberman
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Post by mitsuman on May 25, 2018 15:29:06 GMT
Thanks. I can definitely tell a difference in the PC Engine console. Looks nice!
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