How to Restore Old Computers to Their Original Color

Real Examples

In Figure 2, you can see two cases for Macintosh SE computers. The one on the left is very yellow, while the one on the right had already been brightened up with the described procedure.

Figure 2: Old computer before the process (left) and another computer after the process (right)

In Figures 3 and 4, you can check the before and after pictures of a Macintosh SE case. This result was achieved after two two-hour sessions.

Figure 3: Before

Figure 4: After

And, in Figures 5 and 6, you can look at the before and after pictures of a keyboard. This result was achieved after six sessions during a weekend. We had trouble with the space bar, as you can see.

Figure 5: Before

Figure 6: After

There are, however, some caveats. Let’s talk about them.