Apple IIc Vintage Computer Restoration & Retrobrite (Yellowed Plastic)

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 30

  • @GarthBeagle
    @GarthBeagle 2 года назад +1

    It came out beautifully! When you're using these, you flip the handle down to prop up the back for that sweet mid-eighties ergonomics 😀

    • @CanadianComputerCollector
      @CanadianComputerCollector  2 года назад +1

      Thanks again Garth! I never considered the handle as an ergonomic tool, but that makes a lot of sense now. Otherwise you are typing with your wrists perfectly straight and hovering lol.

  • @RetroTechy
    @RetroTechy 2 года назад +2

    nice handle

    • @CanadianComputerCollector
      @CanadianComputerCollector  2 года назад +1

      Thanks lol. It was rooooough at the start. I don't even know what the hell was going on there.

  • @scamperly
    @scamperly 2 года назад

    CCC videos are the highlight of my Saturday

  • @Mac84
    @Mac84 2 года назад

    You did an excellent job on this restoration! I think our singing helped. 🦆 *HONK*

  • @TheBasementChannel
    @TheBasementChannel 2 года назад

    Good to see you got a handle on cleaning your handle. Another satisfying video. Thanks for the bonus ASMR.

  • @hal9000aa
    @hal9000aa 2 года назад

    Well done restoration! I wanted a IIc so much back in the day. *sigh*

    • @CanadianComputerCollector
      @CanadianComputerCollector  2 года назад

      Thanks James! I bought three of them with monitors for about $100 each three years ago. Nowadays they are going for seemingly quite a bit more.

  • @RobToole
    @RobToole 2 года назад

    Great video. I have an Apple IIc I need to do the same thing to, this is good motivation!

  • @RudysRetroIntel
    @RudysRetroIntel 2 года назад

    Very nice!! JavMaster would be proud

    • @CanadianComputerCollector
      @CanadianComputerCollector  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha. Thanks Rudy! It's not as fancy as retrobriting without disassembly, but it worked out none the less!

  • @lemonherb1
    @lemonherb1 2 года назад

    I use an inverted glass partially filled with hydrogen peroxide to help weigh down the plastics during submersion retrobriting.
    Anyways, the end result is looking great!

    • @CanadianComputerCollector
      @CanadianComputerCollector  2 года назад

      That's actually an excellent suggestion and now I feel like an idiot for not considering it originally. Thank you lol. I will be trying this for my next project.

    • @lemonherb1
      @lemonherb1 2 года назад

      @@CanadianComputerCollector Don't be so hard on yourself. Not everyone can come up with all ideas. That's the point of sharing information on platforms like this

  • @kronenmakes4393
    @kronenmakes4393 2 года назад

    Is there a way to effectively retrobright something without the uv light setup? Such as just a basic bath wtihout the light setup?

    • @CanadianComputerCollector
      @CanadianComputerCollector  2 года назад

      I believe it's necessary as we are basically doing chemistry you can't remove an element and expect the same reaction.

    • @Doug_in_NC
      @Doug_in_NC 2 года назад

      Yes you can, you just have to keep it warm. I retrobrighted my almost orange 2C using 12% peroxide and a plant propagating mat underneath the retrobrighting bath that kept the temperature at about 35C/95F. It takes longer (4 days in my case), but it does work.

  • @bretth6653
    @bretth6653 3 месяца назад

    I have an apple llgs that I am wanting to do this to but am scared to death of messing it up. Does everyone here think that submerging is a better method than painting the cream on? This seems easier to me. Also are you submerging in just hydrogen peroixide or a mixure? And also what does the uv light do? Sorry new at this kind of thing. thanks!

    • @CanadianComputerCollector
      @CanadianComputerCollector  3 месяца назад

      No worries! I chose to submerge because the cream can create streaks from a number of different ways. If it’s brushed on unevenly or the Saran Wrap is too thick in some places it can be bad. The UV is necessary to make the reaction happen and I used a mixture of peroxide and water! Hope that helps!

  • @tomasleach8562
    @tomasleach8562 2 года назад

    Hey there.
    I've inherited some old technology (8088 clone, commodore monitor, joystick, serial mouse and some fun extras.
    Do you know anyone collecting this stuff? It works perfectly and I would rather see someone use it vs scrapping it.

  • @scamperly
    @scamperly 2 года назад

    Why is it called project ketchup

    • @CanadianComputerCollector
      @CanadianComputerCollector  2 года назад

      Lol the original livestream was just me catching up on projects then starting the IIc. It's just a stupid play on words haha.