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Offline lecorsair

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« on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 02:24:46 »
Anyone know, or can recommend the best method by which to refurbish an originally white keyboard that has been yellowed through exposure to UV light. I've read a quite a few posts which state categorically NOT to bleach plastic. But I've also read a few accounts of people successfully removing the yellowness by using bleach. Anyone here have first hand experience?

If that bleaching doesn't work, I'm pondering RIT-dying the keyboard. Any recommendation for color selection - if the keyboard is white, with black lettering? Specifically, this would be for an older Apple keyboard. Thanks!
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Offline keyb_gr

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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 02:51:34 »
There are about half a dozen links on the topic of yellowing in the Keyboard Links wiki which I suggest you take a look at. Not bleaching refers to chlorine bleach in particular.
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This message was probably typed on a vintage G80-3000 with blues. Double-shots, baby. :D

Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 08:15:16 »
Toothpaste. See the mods section for more info. Basically, brush the case/keys with toothpaste; it's pretty straightforward. You will see magnificent results. Be sure to use whitening toothpaste but nothing special, though, you can do this with regular whitening stuff.
« Last Edit: Tue, 25 August 2009, 10:21:21 by itlnstln »
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Offline lowpoly

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 09:14:55 »
No progress with my retrobright project so far. Still have no tanks/bowls/trays. What's the right word here?
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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 09:27:51 »
Quote from: itlnstln;111729
You will magnificent results.

I believe you just the entire internet.
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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 10:21:43 »
Quote from: o2dazone;111745
I believe you just the entire internet.

Nice.  Edited.
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tan lines FTW!
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 14:50:07 »
WHATEVER poeple!

Tan lines are sexy!!!


Bwaahahahahahaaaaaaa!!! =P
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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 15:03:41 »
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WHATEVER poeple!

Tan lines are sexy!!!
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Bwaahahahahahaaaaaaa!!! =P

Lol, those keys do have tan lines...
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Offline lecorsair

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« Reply #8 on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 15:06:13 »
Quote from: clickclack;111812
WHATEVER poeple!

Tan lines are sexy!!!
Show Image


Bwaahahahahahaaaaaaa!!! =P



Ohhh...hawt!
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Offline huha

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« Reply #9 on: Tue, 25 August 2009, 21:02:23 »
Quote from: lowpoly;111740
No progress with my retrobright project so far. Still have no tanks/bowls/trays. What's the right word here?


I think it's guts.

For the record, you better not store the chemicals needed next to PCB cleaners. Unless, of course, you'd like to play Who Wants To Be A Terrorist.

-huha
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Offline lowpoly

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« Reply #10 on: Wed, 26 August 2009, 03:31:17 »
No, it's not guts. :-)

I meant these:



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For the record, you better not store the chemicals needed next to PCB cleaners.

This stuff is not funny. I have a chemist helping me.
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Offline ed_

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« Reply #11 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 00:36:49 »
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No progress with my retrobright project so far. Still have no tanks/bowls/trays. What's the right word here?


I used a $2 disposable aluminum baking pan for (unsuccessfully) dying a Model M mini; it had a couple of inches of room on each side.  Don't know if there are any that will hold a full-sized keyboard, though.

Could try lining a cardboard box with some aluminum foil, using some resilient tape to seal the seams.
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« Reply #12 on: Thu, 27 August 2009, 00:40:57 »
those keys look yummy.
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