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The tale of restoring an ’80s timeless classic.

For a while, I convinced myself of this romanticized view and thought it unnecessary to risk reopening and completely disassembling a Macintosh that had just begun working again, merely for cosmetic reasons. The Retrobright formula was made public in 2008 and consists of a blend of high-concentration hydrogen peroxide(10%–15%), active oxygen, and thickeners to create a spreadable product. I confess that despite the wealth of information available for research, my complete lack of knowledge in chemistry, combined with the overwhelming number of highly positive reviews, led me to overlook any potential risks or negative aspects.

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