20 Sep
2010
20 Sep
'10
11:31 a.m.
On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 2:11 PM, Chuck Guzis <cclist at sydex.com> wrote:
On 20 Sep 2010 at 12:50, Marden P. Marshall wrote:
Frankly, that seems a bit much. Given that there are ways to reverse
that yellowing if it occurs (google "retrobrite" for more info), I'd
say that simply limiting exposure to UV is an adequate measure. If
things happen anyway, at least you'll know it can be fixed.
Mike
I know that there has been a tremendous amount of
talk about removing
yellowing from vintage equipment, but going forward, does anyone have
any suggestions for helping prevent yellowing of equipment on display,
short of keeping them in a dark cave? ?I have a couple of Apple II's
that are in excellent condition with minimal yellowing and would like
to put them on display without having to worry about damage to the
plastic.
Pack the equipment away with some dessicant and some activated
charcoal (to absorb any outgassing products) and stick it in cold
storage.
--Chuck