Re: fixing faded/yellow apple cases

[Liam Busey <liam1@ix.netcom.com>]

Keatah@worldnet.att.net wrote:
> 
> I've been experimenting around with a bunch of household cleaners and
> stuff. I've got a //gs that's a little yellowed on the front and on > the side opposite the power supply. I've tried bleach and ammonia and
> alcohol and a variety of other mixtures. Ajax, mr.clean, windex, These
> don't seem to mess up the plastic or mar the finish, which is good.
> 
> i've managed to lighten it by about 10-20 percent. Actually, I 
> probably cleaned the dirt/smoke that had built up from the previous 
> owner. Short of taking an abrasive, which will mess up the original 
> texture, what other suggestions might work?
> 
> I don't mind experimenting on this one //gs cover, because It isn't 
> part of my official collection. So i'll try out whatever you might 
> suggest.

I've found that whitening toothpaste and a toothbrush works pretty well.
Just be sure to avoid brushing the decals and lettering. The paint will
come right off.

Liam Busey