Came in for some DS restoration and came out with life advice.

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Lol, I tried to sneak that in there.

@thumbsarehandy.

10 ай бұрын

I'm not crying, you're crying! 🥲

Each time I see a tub of soap. I wait for a rubber ducky... damn you Oddtinkering!

@zakuguriin4521

3 ай бұрын

Ductor!!!!

I agree that more people should try to take repairs into their own hands instead of putting away things they once loved. While it can be risky in some cases, restoration can bring back memories and prevent many things from being unnecessarily scrapped. I can't wait to see your next video!

Shout out to you for cleaning and keeping the original case and everything, instead of throwing it away and using an aftermarket shell. I've seen so many KZread modders take Gameboys in perfectly good or even great condition, rip the shells apart, even destroy them for lolz, and then use some cheap aftermarket shell instead.

Beautifully done. Glad to see a good console restored with a little TLC. Your rationale for not using retro brite is deep and thoughtful. Kudos!

Thanks for being open and sharing your perspective.

I appreciate your stance on retrobrighting. I hadn’t thought of it that way being a cosmetic and a temporary fix before. I do like watching other respected channels the do focus on that. I’ve even seen someone do this process only using sunlight. It just amazes me.

Very cool to hear about your intent with this channel. It's made me think completely differently about these processes and given me something to think about in general. Props to you man

@thumbsarehandy.

10 ай бұрын

Agreed! It's not something I've heard many creators talk about, but now that I've heard it I realize how important it is. So much more goes into content creation than most people (myself included) realize. Just like film and TV production.

Amasing how nicer it looks clean. Good content. And no you don't need to UV bleach it. Perfect is often the enemy of Good Enough, puhsing you to not even try.

i really love your stance on restoration. i havent done any restoration myself aside from a few minorish repairs but there are some things i dont like fixing if theyre not having any impact on the function of the console, like my childhood ds lite's many scratches and loose hinge. i could easily fix the hinge and sand down the shell to repaint it, or even replace the shell entirely. but i just love seeing those little marks showing how loved things are.

0:23 you can't put in cartridges while the DS is on. it won't detect them until you power cycle it

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Yep I figured that out by the end 🤦‍♂️

I for one love this approach. Wouldn't even mind to see some revisits of these devices down the line, if/when one of their other components happens to fail. Keep up the good work!

I will probably never retrobright because the yellowing kinda adds a sense of character and history to the product.

Thank you for sharing and nice job on another working console! I was going to get the necessary supplies and such for retrobrighting at one point, but I was under the impression that since it's an additional chemical reaction that ultimately reverses the discoloration it would gradually make the plastic more brittle in the long run. I'm sure for something like a stationary console it'd be fine but for a handheld that's going to be handled it's another matter. Personally I prefer either straight repair, simple mods, and spray painting scratched up shells to give them more variety versus bringing them back to a "pristine" condition.

I respect your position on retrobrighting, I don't personally agree, but you do you man 👍 also, it doesn't matter much with the ds anyway since the outer shells are covered by transparent plastic and in my experience the retrobrighting doesn't get through it much 🤷‍♂️

It looks amazing.

We have 2 ps3s, 2 ps4s and multiple other consoles that I would love to restore. Your videos are more realistic and humble to an every day person in an apartment that doesn't have all the fancy shit to clean their consoles/devices. I do love watching the creative restorations, but this is it for me. Thank you!

Re: you not retro briting I applaud you for going your own way. And nice restorishion! :)

Interesting to hear that your channel name was actually influenced by your choice to refrain from retrobriting & I respect that. Honestly it looks like you do a nice job regardless!

Retro Brite is amazing

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Retro Brite definitely can make old electronics look amazing, even if it's temporary.

I don’t why but his videos always calm me down lol

Bro had an existential crisis over cleaning. lmao That's a new one. Sound advice, either way.

Just subbed because of this vid 🤘🏾

@RestorishOfficial

9 ай бұрын

So glad you're enjoying my videos!

Hey, man! I understand your stance on not using retrobrighting to restore consoles on this channel. If you're wanting to demonstrate to folks how much love they can give their old tech just with stuff they have lying around, that sort of high-tech, complicated restoration might not have a place in your videos. I think that it certainly has its place elsewhere, however, and I'm not sure it's entirely about making a satisfying video on KZread. I posted a comment suggesting you try the method last week in ignorance of your viewpoint, but also out of personal ignorance. You're right in your assessment of most of us, or at least of me-I've never used the technology before, despite cleaning multiple devices and bringing them back to working order with some specialized equipment but also household objects like old toothbrushes, and I do enjoy seeing other folks do it on KZread. But I enjoy seeing them do it because I think would like to try it someday, and I believe that I could. I feel empowered. The idea that the chemical change won't last forever doesn't matter to me so much. I think that putting in the extra effort for certain consoles that really need it will be worth it, if only visually, and will nicely complement the package of restoration I am able to provide. It will be another skill I have. I wouldn't want to do it just so it looks like, precisely, but because it looks better and is better. I'm not sure if you have done it before, either-you didn't have a clear stance on that. If you haven't, it might be fun to try it, whether you do it personally, just to see what it's like, or you document the process for folks here-not to set a new standard for how you mean to restore consoles from there on out, but just to walk folks through it from your perspective, trying to give us a complete picture of the technology, its impact, and what it might mean to you or to others. All of it is up to you. No pressure from me. :)

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your comment. I’ll take that into consideration. 😊

Another great video. I totally agree with your stance on Retrobrite. Something that's not really mentioned is that the effects of retrobrite don't last that long, and hydrogen peroxide is actually pretty expensive. You'll end up spending $40-$50 on peroxide just to whiten a console that probably costs less than that used.

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly

I had this color DS and LOVED it. Brought it to a repair shop I found back in the day because 1 hinge cracked...turned out the guy was a fraud and I never got it back. I still miss it sometimes. 😥 Can't wait to see the restoration on this beauty!

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that

You also need to have the DS powered off before inserting a DS game for it to be recognized, not just for Game Boy Advance games.

I really liked your restoration and philosophy behind choosing not to use retrobright, moreover I'd say that have some yellowing is also nice as a testament of the passing ages and history which that console came through

This DS is one of the ones where repair would have been nice, that lower touch screen was pretty scratched up. Nice restoration!

Your explanation on retro brighting makes a lot of sense to me. What you are doing can easily be done by us at home.

Another great video! Awesome selection of background music, could you put a link where to find it? Since you mention it doesn't require attribution. Much appreciated

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate the compliment ☺️. I try really hard to find music that I would want to listen to, and fits with the video. I use a paid service at epidemicsound.com for all music.

I agree that most people wouldn't go as far as doing retrobrighting. And your reasoning makes sense, I have no issues with that not being in your content. You are right about it being temporary, but it can take years before it started discoloring substantially. If you are that serious about it, you could just do it again in a few years. You can also put a clear uv resistant lacquer that would make it last much longer. But that's even more advanced stuff people wouldn't do. You don't really have to setup an LED box for it, you can use sunlight. It can take longer depending how much sun you have, but it's a lot easier. Also, the next time I try it, I'm going to try the vapor chamber method. You don't need nearly as much h202, and sunlight is perfect for that method. Keep up the good work, can't wait for the next project!

Retrobriting basically works by bleaching the plastic, which is a non-reversible process and generally ends up making the plastic more brittle. It really doesn't fit the spirit of a restoration, in my opinion, which is all about preventing further damage. The "patina" is also part of the history of that device.

also got one like this. It looked HORRIBLE- but then I realized it had a complete case sticker on it, lol. After getting rid of it- a true beauty was lying underneath. Just the touch wasnt working, but I got a cheap replacement digitizer from aliexpress. It became one of my favorites😊 Retrobrighting is frowned at least in theAtari ST community- not because of the idea itself but due to the fact that this (at least on Atari STs) makes the plastic of the case brittle.

Hi, cool video. Question: At 6:14, what's that light blue dispenser (with the brand "Menda") you use as an IPA dispenser? Where did you get it? :O

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

I have a link for it in the description but I'll post it here too: Dispenser Bottle: (Paid Amazon affiliate link) geni.us/NSHC

What about magic erasers? Are you willing to use them? Thanks, as always, for the content! Keep them coming, please.

@RestorishOfficial

9 ай бұрын

😅 Thank you

I'm just wondering what happen if You use some polish on the touch screen maybe You can erase those scratches

"No response from slot" - Nintendo DS needs to be started with the cartridge inserted to regognize it. Also, the touchscreen does respond to finger input, your gloves might be the issue.

i broke my lil plastic knubbin on the power button slider, for my ds lite, you can still turn it on by using the tip of the stylus but it kinda sucks that it broke.

remember that, first model of nintendo ds and lite dont read cartdridge nds or gba when is already turned on. Only 3ds can!

For screens next time use a make up brush is very soft for screens

I retrobrited a nicotine stained Super Famicom and when I say stained I mean it was pure brown. it has stayed white for 3 years so far. However both a dogbone and 2 Super Famicom controllers I did began discolouring again quickly.

Good call wearing gloves 😅

I did build my own UV-light box and when turned on, it looked like something from outer space that was giving off deadly radiation. I loved it *lol* To my defense, my SNES was so yellowed, that it looked more like a banana than a gray console. I only used the UV-light box once and now dont even know anymore where the growlightbulbs went ^^; In some extreme cases, there is a good reason to use retrobrighting, but in most cases, i think, its better to leave the items dignity intact and just clean and repair. I restored quite a few Nintendo DS'es and curling up the ribboncable was always the part where i cursed the most *lol* And yep, some replacement cases from china are so bad, that it almost feels like you have to carve your own working shell out of them *lol* But strangely it's all fun to me. Maybe i like struggling... That's why i like Dark Souls? Yeah, probably ^^; And i think You shouldn't need an excuse why You don't retrobright. But it was interesting to hear Your explanation.. Thank You ^_^

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your comment. It was a fun read 😄

Hey! There seems to be a white circle around your profile picture that you might not have caught on to. I’m on mobile if that helps

@RestorishOfficial

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ill look into that

As a collector and someone who likes to take broken discarded consoles and restoring them to like new condition myself. I love the content but on the retro bright I disagree. It doesn't cost that much to do this. The vapor method using outdoor sun works pretty good. I have got great results from doing that with a aluminum bake pan with plastic cover setting console on something the elevate out of the hydrogen peroxide, placing in direct sun for a few days in this Alabama heat. I have done many console this way for a few bucks each.

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your perspective. One of the things I don't like is the temporary nature of this method. Have you found the yellowing coming back after a few years?

@bigdaddy51200

10 ай бұрын

@@RestorishOfficial Not in my case . I keep sunlight to minimal in my gameroom around about the same temp year around. My home is also smoke free and I think that helps. I can only speak to my results. Try it on your own without posting a vid , monitor results for a while then see .

@bigdaddy51200

10 ай бұрын

@@RestorishOfficial I have got consoles from Japan and I believe sometimes its nicotine staining from smokers and not the plastic its self.

Would you be willing to try to use flame to remove scratches on plastic? I mean very carefully and with a small torch, like you would use to make the top crust on a Crème Brûlée.

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Im skeptical, but would be a fun experiment 😊

I was under the impression that retro briting also made the plastic more brittle,

@RestorishOfficial

7 ай бұрын

I have also heard this. It’s another reason I hesitate to start using this technique, even though it would look so good in a video.

Did the touch screen work after all that?????????? I have replaced a lot in my time.

@RestorishOfficial

9 ай бұрын

It did :)

@loungelizardsss

9 ай бұрын

@@RestorishOfficial Bonus !!!

You ever have to clean your tools after cleaning nasty consoles?

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Lol, yes

Retrobrighting is dangerous. I ruined a Japanese White Sega Saturn trying to Retrobrite it. Now it's got spots that are white and spots that are offcolored. I guess if someone is willing to risk it with their systems thats cool, but i wont ever do it again.

That thing looked like it had been pulled out of a sewerage tank 🤢

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

It was pretty gross!

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I always wonder where that brown crap comes from on white or light color consoles and controllers. Its always disgusting and when you use a white rag it turns brown cleaning it off. That generation of portables from Nintendo was a ROYAL pain in the arse to work on. DS, DSi, 3DS, 3DS XL etc. Steve keep you on a tight rope with dish soap costs I see?? LOL

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Yes, these ones that have the clear shell really collect that grime in the cracks. Lol, yeah, I have a weekly soap allowance. JK

@zincmann

10 ай бұрын

@@RestorishOfficial lol

Naked and ashamed 😂

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Lol

I just learned a couple of months ago that Retro Brite was useless. All consoles turn yellow again after three years. You're kinda better of buying new shells.

@RestorishOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly.