Available work
Restoration with restraint
External deep cleanCases, vents, buttons and accessible contamination.
Internal cleaningDust, residue and connector contamination using suitable methods.
Controls and mechanismsButtons, switches, hinges and gears cleaned and lubricated only where appropriate.
Corrosion assessmentBattery leakage, surface corrosion and affected tracks inspected before treatment.
Plastic brighteningConsidered case by case, with limitations explained in advance.
Replacement cosmetic partsShells, covers or labels by agreement, with original parts preserved where practical.
What restoration cannot promise
Old plastics can be brittle, discoloured through their full depth or previously treated. Brightening results can be uneven and yellowing may return. Printed markings, labels and textured finishes may also limit safe treatment.
- Photograph condition. Existing scratches, cracks and missing parts are recorded.
- Choose safe methods. Cleaner, temperature and exposure are matched to the material.
- Protect original details. Labels, printing, badges and fragile plastics receive priority.
- Reassemble and test. Cosmetic work should not create a functional fault.
“Like new” is not a responsible guarantee for forty-year-old plastic. The aim is clean, presentable and preserved—not artificially perfect.
Restoration questions
Do you use peroxide on every yellowed case?
No. The plastic, condition, colour, printing and owner’s expectations must all be considered first.
Can scratches be removed?
Some light marks can be reduced, but aggressive polishing can alter texture and edges. Deep scratches are often better accepted than made worse.
Will you fit reproduction labels?
Only by agreement. Original labels are preserved whenever practical and reproduction parts should not be presented as original.