Re: Unique Apple IIGS System with HS SCSI system - possible prototype?

[Frank Zsitvay <franz@holly.rdwarf.com>]

Ernest wrote:

> "Sharkonwheels" <shark@youwishitwerehere.com> wrote in message
> news:S_oI7.813$q36.148307@e3500-atl2.usenetserver.com...
>
> > > Looks like it has a PAINFUL case of sun burn. Seeing that furious shade
> of
> > > yellow always makes me sad.
> > >
> > > E.
> >
> > I know. It kills me. What to do about it? I have everything from II's to
> > IIgs's, to
> > compact macs, external floppies......a high percentage are yellowed. Most
> > are always
> > in the dark in my garage, in boxes, or in closets!
> >
> > What CAN we do???
>
> The only thing you can do is try to prevent it before it happens. That
> yellowing is caused by exposure to sunlight, and once it happens, there's no
> way to reverse it. About the only thing you can do to improve the appearance
> is to paint it to match the original color. Normally, you wouldn't want to
> do this to old computers but considering how sun damaged the computer is, it
> wouldn't offened purists to much if you repainted it.  Sometimes it's fun to
> find a computer like this and repaint it some wild color. IIgs' are a dime a
> dozen, so another option would be to find an unburned case and swap the
> internal parts. That would be the easiest fix.
>
> E.

  I once tried spraying full strength bleach on a piece of wood that had turned
silver from being in the sun for years, and magically it turned back to the
natural brown that it was the day it came out of a sawmill.  I wonder if that
would also work on a yellowed Apple case??  Anyone want to give it a try and
report back if it works??

  -Frank