[Coco] Res: Re: Case whitening [was MY CoCo3]

[Bill Loguidice]

That's been my concern with the process, that there's been no long-term
study as to its efficacy. I've heard many reports in various communities of
it essentially wearing off. It's not only commonly done with the CoCo 3,
but also other platforms with similar casings like the Super NES and
various Apple II computers and components. I'd also be concerned about
additional applications eventually weakening the plastic. Outside of new
cases (presumably 3D printers will eventually be up to snuff - say within
10 years), I think I'd just rather leave all my vintage technology yellowed
and a bit ugly.

-Bill

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On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 12:23 PM, Michael Graham <mkgraham at gmx.com> wrote:

> My CoCo 3, unfortunately, has already noticeably re-yellowed from it's
> retr0briting a couple of years ago.  I'm not sure if I want to keep doing
> it every couple of years, or just leave it be.  Then again, I did use a
> cheaper, but more complicated way of making a retr0brite gel, so perhaps if
> I tried a simpler method I wouldn't be as reluctant to do it again.
>
> --Michael
>
>