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Retrobright (stylized as Retr0bright) is a chemical mixture used to remove yellowing from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic computer and electronics cases. It has some effects of wearing down labels, but includes computers that were manufactured by Commodore and Apple in the 1980s and 1990s, and various video game consoles and cartridges. The original meaning has been expanded, so now "retrobright" often refers to indicate any H2O2 based process used to remove yellowing from ABS plastics. The usage has also expanded to other retro restoration applications, such as classic and collectible sneaker restoration.Yellowing is caused by both bromine and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Many of the ABS plastics used in consumer electronics devices are typically "brominated"—combined with bromine as a fire retardant—to meet fire safety standards. The method of reversing the yellow discoloration was first discovered in 2007 in a German retrocomputing forum, before spreading to an English blog where it was further detailed. The process has been continually refined since.There is still some debate over the long-term effectiveness of this technique. Some have discovered the yellowing reappears, and there is discussion of factors that may result in this happening. There are also some concerns that the process obliterates the plastic.

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  1. dee_mc

    Retro Flame #8

    New thread for Urka, Tammy, Kaelin, David, and the giant pup whose name I think is Joey. Mod edit: the "so dull no thread title" title has been done to death, yes they always get loads of votes. but if there's no title just leave it blank
  2. dee_mc

    Retro Flame #7 Soooow soooooow nice

    New thread for Urka and Kaelin, whose Stockholm syndrome is now fully developed. Anyone want to attempt a summary of the last snoozefest of a thread?
  3. dee_mc

    Retro Flame #6 #FreeKaelin

    Welcome to the new thread gals: take a seat on the couch and the dentist will see you shortly. Thanks to @MiamooMoo for new thread title Anyone want to recap thread #5?
  4. dee_mc

    Retroflame #5 Ring finger broken, engagement postponed, losing my influence, selling everything I own.

    Thanks to @irishgirlo for the thread title Full thread title: Ring finger broken, engagement postponed, I'm losing my influence, selling everything I own.
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    Retro Flame #4 Kurry to New Yark; The Great Covid Escape.

    New thread keeping up with the sly Foxes of Kurry. Current situation: Retroflame was offline for 2 weeks after spending a cold winter 🥶 in Glenbeigh, Rossbeigh and Kurry in general. With no mention of packing Ballymaloe relish, Retro suddenly appeared (14 days later) on her white couch in New...
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    Retro Flame #3 Where is the 20k you won from Kerry Enterprise Board

    Thank you @Marie_Eibhz for the perfect thread title! Recap of last thread: Beaches Driving a #sp Mercedes car Beige clothes Prefers brands to quality for money Sorry I'm literally falling asleep writing this recap because she is so mind numbingly boring
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    Retro Flame #2 Making New York look bland, iced coffee in hand, beige everything on brand.

    New thread title by @emmaj123 Erika from her own blog: Erika Fox is a Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger currently living in New York City. Throughout college, she spent her Summers in NYC and has been living there permanently for the past year. Throughout her time in New York, she has worked in...
  8. mingbag

    Retro Flame aka Erika Fox

    from her own blog..... Erika Fox is a Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger currently living in New York City. Throughout college, she spent her Summers in NYC and has been living there permanently for the past year. Throughout her time in New York, she has worked in Fashion PR, with Whitney Port, at...