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>From: "Adam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Compact Macs)
>Subject: Compact Cleaning/Restoration (Re: De-yellowing an SE)
>Date: Sun, Aug 4, 2002, 2:36 AM
>
> I've been following this with a bit of intrest seeing as a few of my own
> Macs are crying out for a cleaning.
I've Had no experience with dishwashing Macs.
> 2: I also want to bleach the Macs. I know this has been gone over numerous
> times, but I do have a few questions. Firstly, none of the supermarkets I've
> checked here in Australia sell Chrolox. Can someone tell me the generic
> chemical name so I can source something similar?
> Secondly, I understand that the bleaching process removes the slight sheen
> of the Mac case.
> Instead of spraying the bleach on, has anyone tried immersing the case in a
> pail of the stuff to soak?
>
> Also, if I did do something like this with a strong bleach solution, do you
> think it would be possible to "over-bleach" the case, turing it from
> platinum to pure white (which I want to avoid).
> And finally, I have a Colour Classic in a pretty rough condition. Not only
> is there an engraving on the top, but the front has a scratch also (it did
> time in a primary school.) Does anyone have any advice on how to reduce the
> appearance of these flaws
The strongest I've used is Clorox Outdoor Bleach. A thick gel-like bleach
for cleaning the outside of you home, patio furniture, etc.
The best I've used is clorox CleanUp. A bleach and surfactant/detergent gel
that is far more gentle to cases, yet removes yellowing. For spot cleaning,
I use Resolve Carpet Cleaner Spray. Scrubbed with a non-stick pan's cleaning
sponge, and rested in the sun for a while, most Macs I clean come back well.
The active ingredient in bleach is Sodium Hypochlorite, Chlorine salts. I've
never tried Hydrogen Bleach, powdered from OxyClean. This is next.
The engraving removal will leave damage no matter what you do. I use a 300
grit sandpaper on a block of wood and sand in circles to lessen engraving.
I follow it up with Goof Off, a paint spill. marker pen, etc., removing
solvent that melts plastic. I put it on a fluffy hand towel and rub in
circles until the scratch marks are less noticeable.
JEff
> Cheers,
> Adam.
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