dphirschler Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I just discovered this process which restores the yellowed beige plastic. Since my beige console is already taken apart, I am going to try it. Has anybody else here tried it? I may also try it on my cassette recorder, which has uneven yellowing on the different pieces. The keys in particular are more yellow than the main shell. http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/ Darryl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yup. Cleaned up my Amigas quite well. Follow the directions TO THE LETTER. I think I have before and after pictures of an Amiga 600 which was yellow as smokers' teeth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I use this salon care product. Wear gloves. Put the plastic parts out in the sun and brush this crème on them. In a few hours, they look nice. I have done a coco2, two ccr-81 cassette recorders and an Apple IIgs. The bottle cost me $4 and change, http://www.sallybeauty.com/creme-developer/SLNCAR63,default,pd.html#q=40%25&sz=60&viewAllProducts=true&start=59 Not sure if it works same as retrobright? WIll it work on beige plastic not just white? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I use this salon care product. There is a Sally less than a block from my workplace. I'll drop in tomorrow before work and pick up a bottle. Thanx for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I just discovered this process which restores the yellowed beige plastic. Since my beige console is already taken apart, I am going to try it. Has anybody else here tried it? I may also try it on my cassette recorder, which has uneven yellowing on the different pieces. The keys in particular are more yellow than the main shell. http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/ Darryl LOL! Guitarists pay real good money to have their guitars "aged". You don't know you're born ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Is it true that all these solutions only last for a period of time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1933 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Is it true that all these solutions only last for a period of time? to a degree, the plastic will still discolour but probably not to the same degree as before-the discolouration was caused by a reaction of the flame retardents in the plastic with light, so now we all know the cause it will be easier to keep our stuff in good condition. I have a nice BBC Micro and when not in use I always make sure it is covered and so far there has been no discolouration to the plastic. "SUNLIGHT IS THE ENEMY!!!!" Edited August 28, 2014 by am1933 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yet another reason that the black & silver TI-99/4A rules! There is no need to ever worry about discoloration! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 to a degree, the plastic will still discolour but probably not to the same degree as before-the discolouration was caused by a reaction of the flame retardents in the plastic with light, so now we all know the cause it will be easier to keep our stuff i good condition. I have a nice BBC Micro and when not in use I always make sure it is covered and so far there has been no discolouration to the plastic. "SUNLIGHT IS THE ENEMY!!!!" As is fluorescent light. I started using halogens over a decade ago after seeing what CFLs and their ilk do to old plastic. Not only yellow it, but in some cases the plastic also becomes brittle. Also, if you store plastics in boxes watch the type of box you use. Some of them will also age your plastics the same as UV light (I believe it is because of acids in the cardboard, but I have yet to determine this concretely.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertLM78 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 As is fluorescent light. I started using halogens over a decade ago after seeing what CFLs and their ilk do to old plastic. Not only yellow it, but in some cases the plastic also becomes brittle. Also, if you store plastics in boxes watch the type of box you use. Some of them will also age your plastics the same as UV light (I believe it is because of acids in the cardboard, but I have yet to determine this concretely.) Whoa! I would not have expected that, but maybe the fuller spectrum is the culprit then? I would think UV has something to do with it - more energy than visible light. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperious Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I had to paint one of my breadbin c64's as it was full of digs and scratches, retrobrighting it wouldn't help in that case. Painting is not easy either, You really need proper plastic friendly paint as my first attempt never dried properly. I have a Vic-20 that is slightly yellowed, also an Amiga 500. Both are slightly yellowed, I'll give this a go sometime preferably before summer comes here as leaving them out in our summer sun will melt the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Krylon almond is a good match for the Amiga shells, too. The brown 64s I have never really had success in re-coloring, come to think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 What is the best way to remove keys from an amiga 600 keyboard without damage so I can retrobright them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 What is the best way to remove keys from an amiga 600 keyboard without damage so I can retrobright them ? Eh, good question... I just popped them right off, but cannot recall exactly how. I think I pried them, but I do not recommend using a metal implement to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 "SUNLIGHT IS THE ENEMY!!!!" True dat. I have an Atari ST and it was always kept in its box through the years. Looks as good as the day it came off the production line. Absolutely pristine. Actually, the Atari ST (1040) is another beautiful looking machine IMO. The old Amiga 500 was a pretty little thang too. The Amiga 600 was the 500's ugly fat sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlazer Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Don't use the cream conditioner on grey ST or XE's! It will cause blooming. Use the clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I use this salon care product. Wear gloves. Put the plastic parts out in the sun and brush this crème on them. In a few hours, they look nice. I have done a coco2, two ccr-81 cassette recorders and an Apple IIgs. The bottle cost me $4 and change, http://www.sallybeauty.com/creme-developer/SLNCAR63,default,pd.html#q=40%25&sz=60&viewAllProducts=true&start=59 Not sure if it works same as retrobright? WIll it work on beige plastic not just white? I just tried this on multiple things and it worked great! It does not seem to make it 'too light' and I left the items in the sun many hours. I used on beige and grey Amiga 600 keys that were discolored and a few other items (mouse, etc..). Very easy and I'd recommend to others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Don't use the cream conditioner on grey ST or XE's! It will cause blooming. Use the clear. Good to see you, TJ. Have not seen your name since Amiga.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlazer Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Recent retro brite with Sally's conditioner (non cream) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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