Re: keeping Apples from rotting

[Benjamin Boyer <Benjamin_Boyer@mcm.hp.com>]

mnementh@netcom.com (David R. Villegas) 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?

Well, I suppose you could (lightly) scrub the top discolored layers off
and then spray the cases with a UV-blocking paint or something...I have
had some success using "softscrub w/ bleach" to restore the color on my
machines, but I'm not sure if they were actually discolored or just
dirty...


-----------------------------------------------------------------
Benjamin_Boyer@mcm.hp.com       (Summer '95)
bboyer@foxmail.gfc.edu          (Fall, Winter, Spring '95 - '97)
+---------------------------------------------------------------+
|  The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of   |
|  Hewlett-Packard or George Fox College...                     |
+---------------------------------------------------------------+