Re: Apple /// and it's beige color finish.

[bede0005@gold.tc.umn.edu (Rob Bedeaux)]

> Perry Dueck writes ...
> >
> > ... 
> > I just acquired an Apple /// for $5. The system is in fairly good
> > condition, except that the beige plastic casing (keyboard cover, cpu
> > cover, and disk drive latch) is severly discolored for the most part.


This is an excerpt from the ClassicCmpList
(http://weber.u.washington.edu/~bcw/cclpart3.htm):

1.2 What's the best way to clean these dingy tan boxes? 

Cases: It seems best to start gently with such old equipment. Try soaking
in a little water and dish soap and then scrubbing. This takes care of
most jobs. For removing stickers try mineral oil or Goo-Gone (available at
most hardware stores - in the US at least). If those don't work, acetone
can be good but, if overused, can do more harm. For removing marker,
almost any solvent is good (alcohol, naptha, etc) but will definitely
discolor or dissolve plastic if not carefully applied. Lava soap is also
good for removing marker but can smooth
off textured plastic. For removing sun or tobacco discoloring a product
called Purple Stuff available from auto parts stores (again, in the US at
least) seems to do the job almost effortlessly.

I've never heard of "Purple Stuff," but if it works...

Rob