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Cleaning and storing your cartridges (methods, etc.)
kingjohn3:
what about those art erasers that have a really fine grit?
Pepe_el_mago:
Please help me, i cant sleep thinkingnof this:
1) my games are ok being in direct contact with black cardstock? I use it insidenof the vhs boxes. You think that is dangerous in long term?
2) are the pins of my games safe from harm (i already removed the gold plating)? I am storing them inside the vhs boxes (ao i think it is difficult for dust to get in) and i use silica bags to prevent humidity. No other treatment is made to them. Do you think they will survive for many more years?
I would really appreciate an answer for this 2 questions. Thank you
e_brugal:
--- Quote from: Pepe_el_mago on April 15, 2014, 09:50:46 AM ---Please help me, i cant sleep thinkingnof this:
1) my games are ok being in direct contact with black cardstock? I use it insidenof the vhs boxes. You think that is dangerous in long term?
2) are the pins of my games safe from harm (i already removed the gold plating)? I am storing them inside the vhs boxes (ao i think it is difficult for dust to get in) and i use silica bags to prevent humidity. No other treatment is made to them. Do you think they will survive for many more years?
I would really appreciate an answer for this 2 questions. Thank you
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They will be safe and working for a long time, they will play in 80 years don't worry, just keep them away from humidity.....
Pepe_el_mago:
Im on the fence about using dielectric grease, i would like some counseling. I have the following questions:
1) if i apply it to the pins of my games, will i need to reapply it constantly? Does it evaporate?
2) could there be damage in the long term for applying the grease?
3) can i play normally the games that have the grease?
4) do i need to open the games to apply the grease? Or could i just use a cotton from the outside?
Considering i removed the gold plating for most of my games, what would be my best bet? Apply the grease or not?
Please help me, i would really really appreciate it.
sheep2001:
there are no guarantees. dont use the grease. store them in boxes with silica gel like you are. get some sleep!