Re: keeping Apples from rotting

[gbmaidsf@wco.com (Ric Sanz)]

In article <3u66pf$pkq@opal.southwind.net>, shack@onyx.southwind.net
(Randy Shackelford) wrote:

> David R. Villegas (mnementh@netcom.com) wrote:
> : Does anyone know of any transparent substances that can keep the beige and
> : platinum plastic cases from fading?  At the moment, I just keep any
> : collector's items away from sunlight.  The Apples I do use aren't in
> : direct sunlight but have been developing a "tan" over the years.  Someone
> : asked me if the color fading was reversible.  Any ideas?
> 
> I've had some luck using Lava soap and water and hand scrubbing to cut a lot
> of the discoloration. I've used this method on some Apple III cases as well
> as on a Mac 128. You'll remove the texture of the plastic before you get all
> the discoloration though so you don't want to go overboard. I've only tried
> this trick on beige parts, but I assume that it works on grey stuff too. I
> haven't needed to find out yet. When I got my Quadra two years ago and set
> it up next to my then six year old signature edition IIgs, I looked pretty
> closely and couldn't distinguish any difference in color between them. Still
> can't. I've taken very good care of my machines over the years.
> Another thing worth mentioning is that the cases with the sprayed on finish,
> ][s, ][ pluses, and early //es, don't seem to be susceptible to UV 
> discoloration like the solid plastic stuff. I have a ][ plus I got for $10
> which looks like it was just taken out of the box for the first time.

Why don't you just spray paint the whole thing brightday glow HOT pink?  
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> Randy Shackelford                                 I was internet
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