Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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eastside
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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Okay, you want proof.....

Just took it out of soaking in the hot sun (still wet).

See for yourselves.....

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8393 ... xxx005.jpg

NON BELIEVERS, BEHOLD!!! :D 8)
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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wow...

Win :!:
Older. Not wiser.
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nonner242
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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Ive done this before too. Worked really well with my Amiga 1000 case.
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eastside
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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Anyone attempting this, please consult this thread (and related) for guidelines:

http://www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum ... #post89902

safety and patience first

:)

Questions--PM me, I'll be glad to walk you through.

PLEASE DO NOT BE TEMPTED TO TRY THIS WITH REGULAR BLEACH, **IT WON'T WORK AT ALL ** AND YOU'LL RUIN THE PLASTIC. "OXY" TYPE BLEACH ONLY.
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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Nice job man, I'm glad someone has finally solved this nagging issue. :)
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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How is the color when compared to the bottom? Its awesome that people have finally figured out a "cure" for this issue
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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Wow. :shock: I thought this was basically irreversible.
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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That's cool,looks like new,good job.
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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id say you win!
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Re: Reversing the yellowing of SNES

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Wow, talk about night and day!

I need to do this to the bottom of my wifes SNES. For some reason hers yellowed on the bottom shell.
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