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Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:55 am
by Catladyiscrazy

Slowly and slowly, they start to "let go" bile, but they have to "swim" for a few good days.

Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:50 pm
by HelloThereAll

Unfortunately, bile often likes to come back over time ...

Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 2:08 pm
by Yellohello

It's called acid reflux, and there are medications for it
But the paper does rub, including whatever is printed on it.
Actually, it could be varnished or laminated after printing, but I don't think it looks nice.

Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 3:00 pm
by TerraNova

and this plastic reflux is probably better than any other medicine is white spray paint;)

As for stickers, when you cut them nicely and stick them easily, then it looks nice too: D

Everything rubs off, even the factory print on the keys, the vinyl foil varnished before sticking, however, has a chance to withstand a bit. I used to make a faceplate sticker in a rubber boots and I will say that after six months of use it works.

Ideally, I would be able to get a laser engraver, but that's beyond my reach.

Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:18 pm
by BigAndSmallHills

It happens differently, depending on individual retro models, on own examples it is the Amiga 600 cork, e.g. it can turn yellow again after 1-1.5 years, but for example the clavicle with CPC 6128 is already the fourth year and then white. Similarly, Sam Coupe, I whitened the whole thing and "sticks" for 3 years. It's my first time with Timex, we'll wait and see

Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:03 pm
by Miwod

Do you shine with UV LEDs?

Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:54 pm
by Iknownothingatall

No, it just stands close to the heater and "works". During the day I put it to the window (from the inside, of course), because today I had a nice sun for a few hours and it even warmed up nicely. Now again at the radiator. From time to time, every few hours, I just come over and mix it with this bottle. And with the cap, be careful that it is ajar because it evaporates and the pressure can burst.

Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:58 pm
by ThisGuy01

My grandfather had such a large cylinder in the basement and there was always something working there, but it was blocked with a stopper with a glass tube. However, I have never seen any keys in this cylinder

Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:07 pm
by Oldlegends

Wax, a lot of wax on the cork must be there

Timex keys whitening

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:18 pm
by Donotreadtis

According to my experience, the full spectrum of sunlight helps during whitening.
Any ABC UV light wells will not give a better effect.