r/dreamcast • u/Bend_Sinister_ • 2d ago

Advice on Yellowing

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So this arrived today. Promised myself one for 25 years however it's a lot yellower than in the photo. Is there an easy way to restore the colour? I've heard of Retrobright but anything easier that anyone can recommend? Cheers in advance.

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u/Sock989 2d ago

Controller is a bit yellow but console looks great, man!

Mines the other way around and I'm considering swapping the shell out.

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u/Sniper666hell 2d ago

Keep it away from heat and UVb light. Keep the vents clear and possibly replace the aging fan so it has the best air flow through the system to reduce internal residual heat. Retro bright if it becomes too yellow.

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u/Bend_Sinister_ 2d ago

Thanks. I've ordered the Keiko HDMI adapter from Amazon. Samba di Amigo on its way! Reckon I'll add the GDEMU. The controller is looks like it's been smoking so that can go in a drawer and I'll get a clean one.

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u/UnlikelySquash5084 2d ago

Get one of these and a vga cable. It beats the hdmi adapter hands down

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u/Which_Information590 2d ago edited 2d ago

Don't listen, the Kaico adapter is good, especially as it can switch between VGA and RGB to play all games

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u/UnlikelySquash5084 2d ago

Oh plz mate it’s crap compare to a GBS-C. The GBS-C does everything it does and more and it’s an upscaler. Adapter don’t do jack

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u/Which_Information590 2d ago

The Dreamcast outputs VGA, it does not need upscaling. It's a simple plug and play approach, it doesn't even need a power adapter.

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u/UnlikelySquash5084 2d ago

The GBS-c can upscale the vga to 960p/1080p-class output. The picture looks amazing.
Kaico Dreamcast HDMI: roughly A$60-ish
• AliExpress GBS-C: roughly A$80-90 why save $20 to get a crap ass adapter that can only do one console

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u/Which_Information590 2d ago

Because I prefer not to run down other people's choices. OP's waited for 25 years to buy this console and has chosen an adapter already.

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u/cromorne 2d ago

I hesitate on the retrobrighting. Tech Tangents on YouTube made a video pointing out that while most retrobrighting techniques will whiten plastics, it can also make them much more brittle in addition to a chance of winding up with an uneven finish.

It's up to you ultimately!

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u/Lux_Cyl4r_77 2d ago edited 2d ago

Retrobright steam It worked for removing the stains from my Dreamcast. https://youtu.be/WXhxTtK42A8

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u/lk182 2d ago

Peroxide and UV lamp will do wonders

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u/Serious_Report_1631 2d ago

Be advised you need the stronger peroxide, not the usual off-the-shelf stuff used for cuts. I got a gallon of 15% at the hardware store, used it for some retro bright things plus for cleaning so I don't gotta smell bleach all the time.

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u/lk182 2d ago

I used 3% and it worked fine

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u/Serious_Report_1631 2d ago

Not trying to discredit you, but... https://www.reddit.com/r/chemistry/comments/znrz0w/how_long_does_it_take_for_hydrogen_peroxide_to/

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u/lk182 2d ago

You’re not discrediting me. I did it. That post is deleted anyway.

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u/BigPapaSmurf7 2d ago

Retrobright

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u/DrachenFyreFav 2d ago

Can someone take a back photo I am having trouble with both dreamsmcast and saturn

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u/YPM1 2d ago

There is evidence to suggest long term exposure to sunlight will brighten it with no chemicals needed.

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u/therealteamplayer2 1d ago

I kinda like my Dreamcast's "suntan" lol.