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== Retro-Brite == | == Retro-Brite == | ||
[https://retro-brite.com/ Retro-Brite] is a spray-on gel. Do the following to whiten using this product: | [https://retro-brite.com/ Retro-Brite] is a spray-on gel. Do the following to whiten using this product: | ||
# Disassemble the plastic case into the bottom shell, top shell, CD lid, and buttons; set aside all electronics | # Disassemble the plastic case into the bottom shell, top shell, CD lid, controller port cover, and buttons; set aside all electronics | ||
# Carefully remove the Dreamcast logo sticker from the lid | # Carefully remove the Dreamcast logo sticker from the lid | ||
# Put on gloves and spray down every exposed surface of all of the plastic pieces | # Put on gloves and spray down every exposed surface of all of the plastic pieces | ||
Revision as of 15:23, 31 December 2022
The plastic case of the Dreamcast is prone to yellowing, but there are products available to help whiten it.
Retro-Brite
Retro-Brite is a spray-on gel. Do the following to whiten using this product:
- Disassemble the plastic case into the bottom shell, top shell, CD lid, controller port cover, and buttons; set aside all electronics
- Carefully remove the Dreamcast logo sticker from the lid
- Put on gloves and spray down every exposed surface of all of the plastic pieces
- Put each plastic piece into one or more plastic bags so that the yellowed surfaces are all visible from one side of the bag
- Leave the bag(s) in full sun or under a UV light for 8 to 24 hours, checking on their progress every few hours
- Remove all pieces from bag(s), rinse with tap water, and let dry
- Reassemble your Dreamcast
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