The actual reason to do this is not because it makes sense financially, but because old systems (whether consoles or home computers) decrease in numbers and will never increase again, so it makes a lot of sense to preserve them, within reasonable and mildly seemingly unreasonable expense. A Super Nintendo or even a Dreamcast is no longer a consumer item, they are collector items and people keep becoming collectors, but they barely ever quit. This also means the worth of well-preserved items is going to increase, which makes preserving classic consoles sensible. I'm not sure whether processing the part makes them less brittle - i don't see why it would be the case. Both active components are effectively bleach. PVC for example is naturally brittle, and gets plasticisers besides fire retardants added to it in production, but at no point are you adding plasticisers back in. However with SNES which yellowed on the inside, probably it's not PVC but ABS, and it's not necessarily naturally brittle, and something else is going on there, and i'm not sure what.
@Red3o1
9 жыл бұрын
Siana Gearz Well said
@xfiringsquadx
10 жыл бұрын
Tried a variation of this with amazing results. Reminding back to the little I learned about science and chemicals, I know that if you have a solution that's intended to serve a specific purpose, mixing anything else in is going to effect the results greatly. That being said, I wanted to avoid adding the gum and glycerine since they didn't seem too serve a purpose in the reversing of the yellowing. So what I did was set up everything just like you did in the pans, mixed a 6% peroxide and oxyclean mixture (just these two ingredients on their own) in a spray bottle and just continuously sprayed the parts every 15-20 minutes or any time they started to look dry. It took about 2 hours to get my snes looking new again. Thought I'd share.
@qumbot5057
8 жыл бұрын
Thank god this guy exists.
@AdamKoralik
8 жыл бұрын
Happy to be here.
@james42519
7 жыл бұрын
if you look up retrobright there are a lot of videos and some might even be better guides
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
***** I think it's a pretty safe assumption that MOST versions of the SNES (model 1) are prone to yellowing. It's not like later models are impervious to this, it just seems to be a general trend that they don't do it as often. Likely due to alterations in plastic mixtures. Even if that's bullshit and totally wrong, who cares? The point is to fix it, not to complain about which ones are more or less likely to turn to shit.
@Neccese
10 жыл бұрын
Can you tape over the controller ports and do this without taking the machine apart?
@Neccese
10 жыл бұрын
nickplays631 also its a newer model
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
nickplays631 Retrobrighting the console without taking it apart is highly not recommended.
@Neccese
10 жыл бұрын
ok then so since mine is model 2 snes is there anything different?
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
nickplays631 It'll be a different process to take it apart, but the actual retrobrighting part is exactly the same.
@benjaminslayton4335
8 жыл бұрын
Salon Care at Sally Beauty Supply is basically the same as Retro Brite, except you don't have to mix it. Also, if you set it under a UV lamp, you can leave it overnight. Leave it for a few days and you'll get great results!
@Larry
10 жыл бұрын
Next time you do it, try putting it under a UV light, rather than the sun, it's a lot quicker and stronger.
@French4Assassin
7 жыл бұрын
Reading the comment section is really painful... People keep asking if it will work on other consoles or that they like the aged look of the yellowing. He clearly states in the video that this WILL work on ANY plastic that is yellowing from ultra violet light, this include other consoles and anything that is not a console as well. I do suggest adding the gum 1 tablespoon at a time as you're mixing to get the perfect thickness. Also he also states that if you don't mind the yellowing, you do not have to do this, but that it is a good idea to do this in order to give the plastic a longer life because it is not just a color change, it is a chemical reaction that causes the plastic to become hard and brittle. So doing this will not only restore the plastic color but it will restore the plastic properties as well (which is the more important part of doing this process).
@AdamKoralik
7 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it, I even say it in the title of the video.
@JohnGotts
8 жыл бұрын
According to a recent post on Slashdot, following a discussion among experts from the retro-gaming community with input from chemists, what you are seeing is the same effect from bleaching t-shirts. Unfortunately, bleaching plastic is a surface effect and it does not change the chemistry of the plastic. The discoloration will return after a few months to a few years when the flame retardants migrate back to the surface. I've had computers since the 1980's and I can tell you that stored plastic will discolor. Most UV light (UVB and UVC) is blocked by windows. Nobody uses these old computers outside, so I think most of the discoloration is accelerated by operating temperature with a secondary effect from UVA.
@thejervis86
5 жыл бұрын
This is true
@jasoneverett
8 жыл бұрын
Ok, we get it. You are good at hand gestures.
@AdamKoralik
8 жыл бұрын
+Jason Everett Thanks.
@mattmcnicol4259
7 жыл бұрын
Right? I mean, between the hands and the voice I have to wonder if he's related to Arlo somehow.
@harrisontashjian752
4 жыл бұрын
Just learn the way of the Italian
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
+ToddSixSweeney /Facepalm. The plastic is ROTTING because of the bromine. You need to restore it properly or it will become brittle and fall apart. Just painting it doesn't fix that.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
***** I made the video, I know what it's about. The point is to reverse the chemical reaction that causes the plastic to break down, which in turn restores the color. What you're not getting here is that you're making them look fine on the surface, but the plastic will still break down and fail. The whole point is to make that not happen.
@Ilovelazers
9 жыл бұрын
Plastic is not living, therefore it does not rot.
@saintjenova
9 жыл бұрын
Ilovelazers You are dumb.
@AdamKoralik
9 жыл бұрын
Ilovelazers To be fair, "rot" has more than one literal definition.
@MFKR696
9 жыл бұрын
Ilovelazers Iron is not living, but it most definately DOES rot, dumbass. "Rotting" could be defined as a chemical reaction in a material or object which causes said material/object to lose its structural integrity.
@cax1175
4 жыл бұрын
For as long as I have been watching you, never actually watched this. Hearing Adam talk about chemical reactions brings joy to a recent chemistry grad.
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you liked the video.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
@Michel Chirac Thanks, though I can't take credit. I just followed the instructions.
@Neccese
10 жыл бұрын
If the snes is a deep yellow like the yellow cartrage converter will it work the same way?
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
nickplays631 Yes, but it'll take a few times.
@Neccese
10 жыл бұрын
ok thanks because i didn't know what the yellow meant before this video so thanks for helping me.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
nickplays631 No problem.
@johnnyarcade5546
10 жыл бұрын
Advice: Remember the sun rises east to west, so, I'd set it out in the morning facing east say around 8-9 AM, check it at 10, 11, 12 whatevs, if it still needs longer, check it around 2 or 3 ( If in the summer months and you live in the south, DO NOT leave it out for long when it's 100+ degrees, it WILL melt or warp). For the consistency, you want a honey-like consistency, Your solution will go further and cover more area. You can also use a "true" black light UV bulb (the more, the merrier), what makes this work, is UV-A (That's what makes clothes and posters glow), it's not dangerous either, UV-B is what burns you (OR, if you have access to a tanning bed, it's powerful, and you can get both sides completed at the same time). For washing, throw it in a dish washer, top shelf, on rinse cycle...
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestions sir. Thank you.
@HaakonAnderson
Жыл бұрын
This was the first video I ever saw on what is now commonly known as "retrobrigting." It's crazy how much the technique has been perfected in 10 years. You were a pioneer in the field sir.
@AdamKoralik
Жыл бұрын
Ha, thanks.
@HaakonAnderson
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamKoralik no thank you Adam, on behalf of the community, you are original and a bad ass
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
@Charlie Smyth Thanks for watching!
@suit1337
8 жыл бұрын
you can make they way simpler just use hydrogen peroxide and destilled water: 2 parts water 1 part hydrogen peroxide and submerge your pieces - done you can spare the oxyclean - those are usually just other peroxides which technically do the same, but look fancy because they are dry adding xanthan only makes it easier to handle to brush it on - but if you disassemle it anyways, just submerge your pieces and you are done: way faster with the same effect. and for the gylcerin: you need to mix the glycerin to the dry xanthan to pervent lump building in the first place, afterwards it is too late and useless - a really good tip is to go to the pharmacy and get "Cosphaderm X 34" it is a xanthan based thickener used to creams and lotions and has pretty low lump building
@dominicracca7856
9 жыл бұрын
I would much rather hear the sounds of nature and bugs over gunshots and car horns from the city.
@dominicracca7856
9 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, you made me laugh today, thanks!!
@truenickspivak
3 жыл бұрын
@Chiron Keller nobody will ever know what he chuckled at
@parallaxspectre
9 жыл бұрын
I'm trying this right now. The sun juuuust hit my side of the building as I was finishing "painting" the stuff on the SNES cover - perfect timing. I am watching it get all puffy like Stay Puft, cuz you know...SCIENCE!!!
@drearaujoa6
10 жыл бұрын
i watched some of your other videos earlier. i watched 1 minute of this one.paused it. took my ps2 apart blew all dust out ( couldn't believe how much there was) cleaned it down. my dream cast was all dirty like something spilled on it. it looks great now. then i pressed play and watched rest your video lol. all these old systems were made to last. you just gotta take care of them.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
Damn right man, thanks for watching!
@real_armadillo
9 жыл бұрын
If you want to save time and get a better result, just buy hydrogen peroxide that's already creamy. I use Salon Care volume 40 (it's 12% hydrogen peroxide). You can get it at your local hair salon or at Amazon. It's basically what they use to bleach hair. Then wrap it up in plastic wrap so that the H2O2 doesn't evaporate and put it under a UV lamp for a couple of hours. Works great. Using a cream rather than a thick paste makes it muck easier to apply it more even, which you definitely want to avoid making it look all dappled.
@byte.me_original
9 жыл бұрын
Did you add Oxi-clean with that?
@real_armadillo
9 жыл бұрын
byte.me I did add a little Oxi-clean since I already had it at home, but I don't think it's necessary. I've heard others use similar hair products without Oxi-clean with great results, but I think it does speed up the process. I de-yellowed my Dreamcast, which was pretty yellow, back to its original color in roughly 9 hours under UV light bulb and some tin foil. I was very surprised over how fast it all took. I've seen people doing multiple treatments in up to 30-40 hours for each treatment. I was planning on doing multiple treatments since I didn't want to leave the light bulb on over night, so I decided to stop and washed off all the cream to have a closer look, and there it was, a beautiful white Dreamcast :)
@byte.me_original
9 жыл бұрын
Excellent. I might try this instead as it seems easier. The bottom part of my SNES has yellowed a little and the controller port area of my GCN is starting to do that, as well. Might look for other things that yellow before starting to do this. Thanks for replying!
@real_armadillo
9 жыл бұрын
byte.me Best of luck!
@byte.me_original
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
1: You'd end up needed a LOT of hydrogen peroxide. 2: Once you mix the oxyclean with it, it only has so long where by it's reactive.
@bluorb
5 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely trying this one out. Don’t have any of the materials or a microwave, but this seems like the most effective technique I’ve seen so far.
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@lilfro1997
10 жыл бұрын
Super nintendo dentist
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
Never heard that one, that's good. I like that.
@lilfro1997
10 жыл бұрын
You turned the super nintendos from yellow to white... The same as a dentist would turn your teeth from yellow to white. :) nice video
@josh8659
10 жыл бұрын
console dentist in general lol
@dwellingdreams3866
4 жыл бұрын
Adam Koralik hey Adam I just got my childhood back with my own Super Nintendo it’s all gray but the controller imports how would I go about cleaning that.
@Bananazcakies
8 жыл бұрын
Oxi Clean? HI BILLY MAYS HERE!!!! pom
@micah6082
8 жыл бұрын
+Callum Smith bout to party like it's $19.99
@wyattmonhollon9498
8 жыл бұрын
too bad he died.
@gsp3987
8 жыл бұрын
+Wyatt Monhollon He died doing what he love doing... Coke, and maybe, oxy.
@SomeBody-rm6hf
6 жыл бұрын
Bananazcakies but wait, there's more!
@HandyAndy87
9 жыл бұрын
Sadly, this process now seems to be only temporary in most instances. The bromines deeper in the plastic end up migrating back to the surface layer, returning the yellowing. After a few years, I can confirm the yellowing has returned on the plastics I treated with this process. There's been some recent discussion regarding the return of yellowing, if you Google "retr0bright re-yellowing". It's still a great way to have a good looking console to enjoy, even if it is only for a few years before it returns.
@mini_disc
6 жыл бұрын
4:47 Get 40 Volume clear developer. It's the same thing and they won't think you are crazy.
@retroalliancegaming9210
8 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ. Are you cleaning your snes or making Meth.
@BreakingNVain
8 жыл бұрын
Cleaning his SNES.
@deltafox399j
8 жыл бұрын
cleaning his meth
@I8UxAnonymous
8 жыл бұрын
+deltafox399j lol
@retroalliancegaming9210
8 жыл бұрын
+I8UxAnonymous I was like wow I wanna do this. then I saw the video and I was like damn. I hate chemicals
@Recoil816
8 жыл бұрын
Giving his SNES meth.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
+Shpati21 I would recommend using Pledge after all that to restore a lot of the shine. If it's hot enough to melt plastic, then don't do it. Any sunlight will work.
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
@nintimbods9222
7 жыл бұрын
I always thought they yellowed cuz of people smoking in their house.
@williamburgoon1834
7 жыл бұрын
well that helps the process
@andree1991
8 жыл бұрын
I blew my hands off trying this, DO NOT DO THIS
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Thanks for watching.
@mixintl
9 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam - thanks for the video. We are a nostalgic/retro toy store (Full Circle Toys - www.fullcircletoys.com) outside Atlanta. We sell "childhood memories" - mostly stuff from the 1960s-early 1990s. ...action figures, vintage vinyl and gaming systems/games are big for us. We really only started selling the game systems a year or so ago and are expanding that department rapidly. We sell a lot of NES, SNES and other vintage systems (other Nintendo systems, Atari, X-Boxes, Sega, Playstations, and handheld systems, etc). We clean them, test them, and then bundle and shrink wrap them in a package for resale....each system comes "Tested, Guaranteed and Certified Pre-owned". We have had a number of systems (and other plastic retro items) that have yellowed. A few of the gaming systems have been so bad that we have just used them for parts. I have a couple complete NES consoles that are complete and working, but badly yellowed, so i plan to give them the "Adam treatment" soon....I bought all the stuff today....which as you said, cost about as much as a console itself. ...about $65. I got the Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) and the Glycerine at a Health Food Store, the X. Gum at Whole Foods and the Oxiclean at CVS. A few questions (anyone's response is appreciated!!). 1. Would it be possible to recycle/re-use the mixture? If i left the X. Gum out and made enough "liquid" to submerge the parts in (instead of making a paste), would it continue to be effective after use?...or would the reaction between the HP and the Oxiclean breakdown/stop working? I would be happy to invest in enough HP to make a gallon or so of this stuff if i could reuse it...it would save in the long run if could use over and over....you would of course lose a bit each time to spillage/evaporation, etc. ...but the HP is about $20 a bottle and would go fast if you simply made a paste and threw it out after each application. Also, if I didn't make the paste and just submerged items in the liquid in the sunlight, would it work eventhough the items are submerged? 2. After you clean the pieces off (with water?), do you then spray them with Pledge or something else to give them a shine and help protect them further? I read the notes and someone said something about Pledge, but wasn't sure if this was a good idea or not? Again, thanks for the video and your feedback! Richard - Full Circle Toys - Newnan, GA
@AdamKoralik
9 жыл бұрын
1: I would suggest that once you make the mixture, you use it within a day or two. I don't think it'll last much beyond that. If you put plastic wrap over it and stick it in the fridge, it may last like a week. 2: I've done that, for sure. Definitely makes them look nicer. How far outside of Atlanta are you?
@mixintl
9 жыл бұрын
AdamKoralik thanks - we are about 30 minutes South of Atlanta Airport - just off I-85....45 minutes from downtown Atlanta. come see us - www.fullcircletoys.com Richard
@AdamKoralik
9 жыл бұрын
Richard Mix I'll be in Atlanta in a few days actually. I won't have a car though. I'll see if I can get there, would be fun. But I can't guarantee it'll happen.
@mixintl
9 жыл бұрын
AdamKoralik what brings you here and where in "Atlanta" will you be....and when? Perhaps i can come get you - would enjoy picking your brain on gaming. I am NOT a gamer!! Educating myself quickly. Richard
@AdamKoralik
9 жыл бұрын
Richard Mix I'll be arriving on thursday and leaving monday. I'm being sent there for the Smite tournament to promote it. www.hirezstudios.com/smite/promo/smite-world-championship I have no idea what my schedule is, they'll be giving me my itinerary when I get there.
@SpeedDudeGTX
9 жыл бұрын
17:42 It looks like mashed potatoes.
@HQA0
6 жыл бұрын
probably is knowing this fat shit He probably ate what was left
@Gmen2010champs
9 жыл бұрын
AdamKoralik you should do a video showing your game and console collection as they sit in your living room or wherever you have everything. It'd be cool to see your massive game and console collection and how you have them set up.
@notawesomebread
10 жыл бұрын
Wow, my SNES is so yellow I thought they were supposed to be that color before I saw pictures of the normal gray ones. I'm definitely going to try this out.
@ToysintheStatic
10 жыл бұрын
Seems pretty extreme just for some yellowing.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
Then don't do it.
@ToysintheStatic
10 жыл бұрын
I won't.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
beyondthesevoices : Releases the confetti. :
@ToysintheStatic
10 жыл бұрын
Just make sure it doesn't get on your super nintendo.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
beyondthesevoices A good tip, thank you sir.
@HomelessTechnology
8 жыл бұрын
American Super Nintendo consoles are ugly compared to our European versions.
@Mistraker
8 жыл бұрын
+Philip Sempers They really are. I wish we got the same design that Japan and Europe got. I don't know why Nintendo chose to alter the NES and SNES for the US. The NES wasn't just ugly, it was unreliable, with it's complicate front-loading design. Though, I do approve of ditching the permanently wired controllers in favor of controller ports on the front.
@pannonianbrute
8 жыл бұрын
+Philip Sempers If you were 9 and this was 1992, this was one notch above a countach, trust me :) It really did look like the future......
@Recoil816
8 жыл бұрын
The Super Famicom definitely looks better than the SNES, but the original Nintendo (American version) is far better looking than it's overseas counterparts.
@Mistraker
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, maybe. But, it's like twice the size, and the front loading mechanism make it horribly unreliable. The Sharp Twin Famicom, though, is a sexy beast. I think I'm going to pick one of those up, and play my collection on it via an adapter. It also plays Famicom disks, in addition to cartridges.
@Mistraker
8 жыл бұрын
PO JO I guess if you're a chubby chaser.
@deralmighty8011
10 жыл бұрын
I like the yellow on my SNES. It shows character and experience. It's been hooked up to a TV for the past 21 years, slowly turning yellow and gaining experience.
@jasonnug
10 жыл бұрын
I've read on the Retrobright site that covering the devices in saran wrap while sitting in the sun helps with the process. It prevents the evaporation and the drying out of the solution.
@cactuarlol8288
8 жыл бұрын
American Super Nintendo's look like complete shit. What were they thinking making a square SNES?
@AdamKoralik
8 жыл бұрын
+CactuarLOL It's never been confirmed, but the story goes that Nintendo of America designed it so that you can't place a drink on top of it. Claiming that the reason the NES was unreliable was that too many people had done that, as opposed to the truth which was that the 72 pin connection was a flawed design. But, again, that story has never been confirmed.
@cactuarlol8288
8 жыл бұрын
AdamKoralik The american version looks like it would be easier to put a drink on than the UK/AU/EU/JAP version though...
@AdamKoralik
8 жыл бұрын
+CactuarLOL Trust me, it's not. A soda can or cup won't sit on in a stable position. The other body, it will easily.
@BrinIoca
8 жыл бұрын
+AdamKoralik wait, so I'm not supposed to violently shake my electronic video consoles while keeping cups of liquid on top of them? I have been doing it wrong for years...
@mellowbug
9 жыл бұрын
amazing how much you know about all those old consoles. Respect man..
@AdamKoralik
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@madmax2069
11 жыл бұрын
If you notice in the video that the center (untreated) on the outcome is darker then the case (treated). A SNES has a slight purple hue/tint which tends to fade when the yellowing occurs (chemical breakdown) which also breakdown the dye used to give it its unique grey color.
@orbiquity
9 жыл бұрын
I found something which is ready to use and apparently isn't widely known - it's "Salon Care" hair color developer. It's cheap. It's odorless. It's a slimy consistency and requires no mixing. Just slather it on and put your parts in a plastic bag so it doesn't dry, then put that in the sun or under a UV lamp. You can get it from Sally's Beauty Supply. Get the "40 Volume" which has the highest concentration of hydrogen peroxide at 12%.
@williambaker2547
10 жыл бұрын
it's good to see there are some who still care for those older consoles
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
Damn right I do.
@rowanw1131
10 жыл бұрын
anyone ever tell you you are handsy?!?!!? this video is like a 4 minute video and you went insane on the jazz hands and explanations. thankx for the video :)
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
All the time. Thanks for watching.
@rowanw1131
10 жыл бұрын
i loved it LOL
@redcat608
8 жыл бұрын
No anti-static wrist-band? Good Sir, you are living on the edge.
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and good luck man.
@markistheone
11 жыл бұрын
"Maybe you wanna try science" I laughed.
@octavio2895
11 жыл бұрын
I have used retr0right before, one thing that i learned is that you should never let it dry. You need to rinse and reaply every 1 or 2 hour (even if its still wet) depending in your sunshine. Also you can use UV light from a UV lightbulb, they are good on rainy days and they are consistent however they are not as strong as the sun. UV lightbulbs can be left overnight but the mixture might dry, its up to you.
@wonderduck2345
9 жыл бұрын
Does the yellowing ever occur in the Gen3 SNES(NA Redesign)?
@guymckellar2537
11 жыл бұрын
Great video, Adam. Very helpful info on how to restore some classic systems. That yellow plastic really can be an eyesore sometimes, and it's good to know that there is a fairly simple and effective way to get rid of it.
@tomlane9347
9 жыл бұрын
did not plan to go through the process when i clicked on the video, but still watched it all the way through, you did good at keeping my attention I was amused and interested the entire time, good video :)
@AdamKoralik
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BenasonPlays
9 жыл бұрын
Exactly the same fir me tom!
@MrDemonsushiGuy
7 жыл бұрын
Hooray for field trips with Adam! ^_^
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
That it is, actually it's a laxative. Who knew. Thanks for watching.
@kylejulescrook
2 жыл бұрын
If there's bromine in the plastic I wonder if platinum shock stabilizer would work for removing yellow
@JangoTheBlueFox
11 жыл бұрын
the plastic part that covers the cartridge slot is called a "dust cover" for future reference.
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea. Thanks for watching.
@MarioCoelen
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, i used a cheap 12 percent hydro peroxide creme, nothing else. Put it in the sun for a couple of hours and thats about it..., as new!!! No need to do it again and very simple to clean. Try it!
@LearningToThrive
10 жыл бұрын
2 things, if you don't have the special bits for older system screws, take both end off of a white bic pen, heat the pen to soften the plastic and push it onto the screw, leave it cool down then turn, it should mold into a bit that will work fine. second, Have you ever tried CLR?, I have used it before to eat grime from almost anything.
@Pelias26
11 жыл бұрын
Now you are Adam Koralik the science guy :D
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated.
@zero2umashi
9 жыл бұрын
the yellowing isn't actually just caused by the bromine as most of the super nintendo's including the newer ones still have the mixture of bromine,it's just they got got the mixture wrong and added too much bromine to some of the super nintendo's although I actually think someone left a container of bromine in a warehouse without a/c during the summer and still placed the bromine in the plastic mixture.
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
It will probably look virtually identical inside, it's just a few chips here and there that are different. Mostly for power and video refresh rate issues.
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
I was just following what all the recipes said, and it seemed to work fine.
@funnrun3399
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your videos Adam you taught me how to repair video game consoles I have restored video game consoles I kept for my personal collection I'm thinking about opening my own video game consoles repair shop in a few years You rock Adam koralik
@germslopzify
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I just bought a SNES from the bay and its pretty yellow. Im hoping to get a NES and try this out on both consoles. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for taking the time to watch.
@gw4k
8 жыл бұрын
(1)I have altered this plan just a bit by skipping the gum (mash potato ingredient), (2)cover the console/parts with paper towels. One side at a time, (3)use a brush to wet it so that everything is nice and soaked :D. (4)Then cover with Saran wrap, sit in the sun. The coverage is more even and it's much easier to wash off. It requires more work but it's a seems faster in the end. Hope this helps folks.
@JesseH76
11 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I wish I had my childhood snes and nes, even Genesis. I took good care of my stuff and had the original boxes, etc., but I was the type who would sell my consoles to get the next best thing.
@loubilly
11 жыл бұрын
another great video Adam - the best video on this topic I have seen so far. It's really good you explained ingredients etc as well, other videos seem to gloss over this part
@ultraintensegamer
11 жыл бұрын
Great video Adam. A lot of people are wanting to know this, so it will have no trouble getting a lot of views.
@captainnutella67
11 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad you made a video on this Adam. I did a lot of research on this a while back when I bought my first dreamcast online. That thing is very yellow and I was furious when it arrived but I never sent it back since I was just excited to own one. On the off chance you ever want lots of plastic to do this to I'll send it to you with some compensation.
@kallekillerapa
8 жыл бұрын
The only bad thing about this is that after a year or two you're right back where you started. The problem is that you only bleach the top microns of the plastic. The yellowing process cannot be stopped, just temporarily reversed a bit. And instead of using Xantam Gum, just use wallpaper glue (it's just starch), costs just a fraction, same effect.
@curtd0g23
11 жыл бұрын
BY FAR the best video on this topic, thanks for this!
@billschlafly4107
10 жыл бұрын
I've whitened several SNES consoles with minimal yellowing using a paste of hydrogen peroxide and flour. No need for the other stuff with minimal yellowing. The concentrated peroxide is well worth the trip to the beauty supply store. Just mix it up to the consistency of pancake batter and spread it on. I wrap the parts in plastic wrap so it doesn't dry out and set it in the sun. I'm in the process of treating a severely yellowed SNES. After 3 treatments, it's better, but I may add some oxyclean to the mix if it doesn't fully whiten soon. Also, there is a risk to taking apart a brittle SNES. Removing the screws could result in breaking the plastic threads. I sprayed just a tiny bit of liquid wrench in the screw hole about 10 minutes before taking it apart. It worked very well and nothing broke.
@AdamKoralik
11 жыл бұрын
Super Famicom games will work on a US Super Nintendo if either the lid is removed or the plastic tabs inside are cut. US Super Nintendo games will work on a Super Famicom if the lid is off, casing is cut, or you use a cartridge shape adapter. PAL stuff is not compatible with either. The US version looks different because Nintendo America linked the high failure rate of the NES to people placing beverages on top of the console. So they designed the shell to be unable to hold a drink on top.
@Lunas2525
10 жыл бұрын
you could substitute the sun for a uv light. Also peroxide is not so bad there are lots of much worse cleaners you could use. Peroxide is a oxidant and in sunlight it breaks down into water and o2. Exposure to your skin will cause it to turn white and go numb it will take several hours of discomfort but over exposure to it will reverse itself it should also be mentioned this mixture will bleach out your clothing if you get it on you.
@BroknBoots
10 жыл бұрын
Loving the expression I'm seeing in your hand. Top notch.
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@jrockgamerocker3887
10 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! I've recently gotten into repairs and maintenance on Nintendo stuff as a hobby. I have a feeling I'll be learning a lot!
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@toorayarrav2444
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my keyboard is going to shine like a fresh penny.
@TheKurraak
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo! I substituted flour because I couldnt find the gum powder and it worked great!
@madmax2069
11 жыл бұрын
The bad thing about this is you will never get it back to its original color because when the plastic degrades due to the chemical breakdown it also breaks down one of the dyes, so the color will be brighter and off a bit. Also you need to make sure you have equal coating on the case or you could run into spots that are brighter then others (ghosting).
@sithwarrior
11 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for posting Adam, now I don't have to worry too much if I pick up some yellowed stuff if I get it for cheap.
@Metal-Possum
5 жыл бұрын
Retr0brite doesn't make the plastic less brittle, it's merely an cosmetic thing. There is some cause for concern that the yellow will return even faster than before.
@user-lt8cs3yk1n
Жыл бұрын
4:52 (Adam walks into a Salon) "Hello sir, do you have an appointment?" "nah, just looking for some 6% hydrogen peroxide." "you're insane for wanting hydrogen peroxide." "whatever"
@BuzzBazzJ
10 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that you went to a hair salon and they thought you were crazy, and then ordered two bottles of twice the quality, from the internet... :P
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
Amazon doesn't judge me.
@BuzzBazzJ
10 жыл бұрын
Neither do we :)
@TH3SLEEPING
11 жыл бұрын
The middle of this video should be called cooking with Adam koralik lol
@AdamKoralik
9 жыл бұрын
+Bob Mclean Actually I bought a bottle of that, I plan to try it soon.
@Neccese
9 жыл бұрын
AdamKoralik The bottom of my SNES is yellow but the top is white, should i retro bright both parts or just the bottom part?
@AdamKoralik
9 жыл бұрын
Nickplays631 I'd do both.
@1169218923
9 жыл бұрын
AdamKoralik Hi Adam. I have a few Super Nintendo games, and the back part of the cases have gone yellow. Should I use xanthum gum and brush it on or do you rekon I could leave them in soke? But would that ruin the game labels? :/ Thanks in advance.
AdamKoralik I'm not sure if it's just because of UV light damage alone? My Amiga 500 was taken out of storage (completely lightproof cover and sealed in a box) around 5 years ago and it was completely in its original state. I then restored the system in the same way sealed into the same cover and box again. I recently got it back out for a test run and its yellowed pretty badly. Its really annoying as the system was in such pristine condition not a single mark or scratch.
@Angola6
9 жыл бұрын
Use a fork next time you mix OR use corn syrup to thinken without clumps, more even application too. A full spectrum "Ott" light is a great sun substitute.
@Primordial_Radiance
9 жыл бұрын
Yeah... I think I'll just replace the casing with a custom one instead...
@supergoose.
11 жыл бұрын
I know. The original receipe says 2 heaped spoons, but that really is too much. Maybe 1 / 10 was a bit exaggerated, but the next time you use RetroBright, you should try to use a bit less. 1 / 4th, maybe. A thinner mixture is much easier to paint on and distribute evenly. Using cling foil is a good idea. I tried it myself and it works really well.
@jamesgingo347
6 жыл бұрын
I used to play this Game back in the 90’s I also played the Super Nintendo At Timber Creek In Orlando in Mrs Ambrose’s Class
@JunaSSB
11 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, I saw a video using something called Salon Care 20 Volume Creme Developer, look it up on amazon. He used that because he called it "retail Retr0bright." He used standalone and it worked.
@adrienperie6119
11 жыл бұрын
Instead of depending on the sun you can simply use a UV light, i happen to own a UV neon tube of the type they use in tanning machines only it is slightly larger spectrum and as i understand it those cost around 40 euros (i got mine from a friend so i really don't know) and will work great for anything you want to do involving UV light, including but not limited to this process (i fooled around with that tube and did pretty fascinating experiments especially with polarized glass and leaves).
@relaxxxrrr
8 жыл бұрын
You can do this a lot easier and cheaper. Basically it's the peroxide doing all the work. So there is a way to get very cheap strong peroxide, get some 3% at a dollar store and freeze it to about -13C. There will still be some concentrated liquid peroxide you can shake/squeeze out. Use hand & eye protection! Put the concentrated peroxide in a small mist spray bottle. Set your plastics out in the sun and keep misting them. You could also use soap or shaving foam as a soaking medium instead of all that thick expensive junk.
@NicePasta
9 жыл бұрын
Oh man. I just bought a dreamcast again and i needed this. Thank you!
@artlovemusicpeace
10 жыл бұрын
You're right, I tried sanding my snes last night. It did absolutely nothing. Trying your method now, looks like it's working. What's writers though is I had s yellow snes and sanding it worked, maybe it was just a really dirty snes? Anyways, sorry for the bad input. Thanks for the video!
@AdamKoralik
10 жыл бұрын
Couldn't tell you bro. Thanks for watching!
@Synathidy
Жыл бұрын
I was fascinated to see if this is a thing that is possible. My old SNES is maybe a little yellow. It spent most of its life in a basement and also got a some nice green highlights on it from some copper-containing condensation dripping on it from exposed pipes. Considering all that, it still looks pretty good. Hasn't sustained any chipping from becoming more brittle. Didn't know about that. Mine has aged like a tank. Seems indestructible. There's no way in hell I would bother doing this, LOL. My console will age naturally, and I'll keep using it. I highly doubt anything you are doing to your SNES is "fixing" or stopping the plastic from being brittle. You're simply exposing the surface of the plastic to chemicals that remove the discoloration on the surface, but this process won't stop an SNES from continuing to have this UV reaction work on its plastic. TOTALLY not worth it unless you just want you SNES to superficially look better temporarily. Unless you keep it perfectly hidden from UV ALWAYS, it will yellow again. This is a losing battle, and an example of people trying a bit too hard to preserve the original look of something. Like... this is a ridiculous project with little payout to me. But interesting, LOL.
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