SNES cart discoloration...

[Flak Beard]

I noticed today that a few of my SNES carts had discolored backs to them, so the front part of the cartridges look different. I stumbled upon this article in regards to getting rid of the discoloration...

http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189

Anyone here tried any of these methods? Any tips on getting the plastic in the cart back to the original gray? I think I'm going to try the Magic Eraser method first since I have some in our cleaning closet.

[IcKy99]

I noticed today that a few of my SNES carts had discolored backs to them, so the front part of the cartridges look different. I stumbled upon this article in regards to getting rid of the discoloration...

http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/189

Anyone here tried any of these methods? Any tips on getting the plastic in the cart back to the original gray? I think I'm going to try the Magic Eraser method first since I have some in our cleaning closet.

try it out and post your results!

[Ziggy]

Cool. Some one posted that same link on UG.

One idea I had for a while but never did, lightly sanding down the SNES console to expose the 'correct' color plastic underneath. And then maybe putting some kind of non gloss clear coat on it. I guess you could apply this same idea to a cart.

edit: Didn't realize my idea was already on that page, wasn't there the last time I read it lol.

[D.D.D.]

Of all the SNES and Sufami carts I have, only the backs of them become discolored. So, I just buy a really cheap game *annual sports title* and use the screw adapter for the special screw, replace and blammo... A perfect looking cart.