A 10-year study indicates that treated surfaces turn yellow more severely than untreated plastic parts — retrobrighting does more harm than good to consoles
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Verdict: A 10-year study suggests retrobrighting, while initially improving yellowed consoles, may accelerate yellowing in the long run, potentially harming vintage hardware.
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