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Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #16

It doesn't damage the plastic in any way? Click to expand... If you knew me better, while reflecting on my previous comment about having used 409 to clean Mac plastics since 19…
68kMLA 68k by JDW Mon, 8 Mar 2010 - 00:13

Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #14

I''ve found 409 to work on any plastic surface. The dirtier it is, the longer you simply need to leave the 409 on it. I've even used 409 on wooden tables that have pen marks (bal…
68kMLA 68k by JDW Sun, 7 Mar 2010 - 08:29

Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #12

I will give you my advise from my experience. My first Mac was a 128k purchased in January 1984. I upgraded and continued using that box until I purchased a Mac IIvx in 1993. I …
68kMLA 68k by JDW Sat, 6 Mar 2010 - 09:15

Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #11

I'm quite glad I listened to my inner voice that said not to use the magic eraser on the Mac. I never realized they were such a powerful tool. The spongelike appearance is deceptiv…
68kMLA 68k by Paralel Sat, 6 Mar 2010 - 07:54

Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #10

outside the scope of this topic, but rubbing alcohol and a little elbow grease will get rid of sharpie pretty quick dont use magic eraser, I erased some wallpaper with it
68kMLA 68k by Osgeld Sat, 6 Mar 2010 - 02:12

Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #9

I've used the following: RECOMMENDED: Endust for Electronics: Good at removing both dust and sticker gunk, also surprisingly good on sharpie marks (won't remove them entirely, but…
68kMLA 68k by aftermac Sat, 6 Mar 2010 - 02:06

Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #8

I've used the following: RECOMMENDED: Endust for Electronics: Good at removing both dust and sticker gunk, also surprisingly good on sharpie marks (won't remove them entirely, bu…
68kMLA 68k by Scott Baret Sat, 6 Mar 2010 - 01:53

Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #6

Gotta be careful with the magic erasers as they will abrade the plastic and smooth it if it has a textured surface. Magic Erasers will also remove the printed name from the case i…
68kMLA 68k by Tempest Fri, 5 Mar 2010 - 15:20

Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #4

GOO GONE, its a citrus type of adhesive remover quite safe for plastics, however there is a product by a similar name called goop off, and that stuff will eat plastic like mad, so …
68kMLA 68k by Osgeld Fri, 5 Mar 2010 - 14:19

Cleaning The External Case of a Compact Mac — #2

Dude, I would highly recommend the Retr0brite. Its awesome!! All my Classic Macs are white now! Get Clairol Pro 40 cream developer and a brush. Clean the case well with Simple…
68kMLA 68k by TjLaZer Fri, 5 Mar 2010 - 08:23

SE/30 Programmers Key/Switch — #3

Answer is NOPE. It looked like it should fit, but it wouldn't sit flush with the case. Oh well.
68kMLA 68k by Tempest Fri, 5 Mar 2010 - 02:01

SE/30 Programmers Key/Switch — #2

The only way to know is if you try and attach it to the side of your SE/30. If you run into even the slightest resistance, it won't fit. 73s de Phreakout. :rambo:
68kMLA 68k by phreakout Thu, 4 Mar 2010 - 19:30

Idea! iPhone Section — #12

If at first you don't succeed, remove all evidence that you ever tried. Click to expand... Excuse me, I dish out the unnecessary sass around here.
68kMLA 68k by tyrannis Thu, 4 Mar 2010 - 02:09

Idea! iPhone Section — #11

Could a moderator please delete this thread. Click to expand... If at first you don't succeed, remove all evidence that you ever tried.
68kMLA 68k by Dog Cow Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 01:07

Idea! iPhone Section — #10

OK OK I get the picture. Could a moderator please delete this thread.
68kMLA 68k by agg23 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 - 01:05

Idea! iPhone Section — #9

What Bunsen said. Anyway, this is not an iPhone, iPod or iPad forum, or even an Intel Mac forum. Its a vintage Mac forum, and it'll stay that way until the iPhone shows up on Appl…
68kMLA 68k by LCGuy Mon, 1 Mar 2010 - 23:37

Idea! iPhone Section — #8

I know it's a radical concept, but you can be active on two forums at once. Click to expand... When I log out of this forum, I cease to exist, only until I log in again.
68kMLA 68k by Dog Cow Mon, 1 Mar 2010 - 23:07
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