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Title: TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?
Post by: Ghudda on March 18, 2015, 10:42:00 AM

Today I picked up a TG16 setup for a discounted price due to the fact that it has seen better days. From what I understand, the console was probably stored with a cable wrapped around it (perhaps the controller?) which led to "outgassing" and ultimately burning/melting, which damaged the console. It's strange looking, though. This is apparently not a rare thing for consoles that were stored in warm environments for a long period of time and had cables wrapped around them. Any suggestions for maybe cleaning it up? Perhaps very lightly going over it with a magic eraser? Or should I just let it be? Anyone else experience this, specifically with the TG16?

Some pictures:
(http://i.imgur.com/wnhNM6sm.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wnhNM6s)
(http://i.imgur.com/uc16CP7m.jpg) (http://imgur.com/uc16CP7)
(http://i.imgur.com/QHsWoHdmc4ca.jpg?1) (http://imgur.com/QHsWoHd)
(http://i.imgur.com/8tjqE6Fmc4ca.jpg?1) (http://imgur.com/8tjqE6F)

Title: Re: TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?
Post by: Necromancer on March 18, 2015, 10:58:09 AM

Yep, that's somewhat common.  I wouldn't worry about 'em, just think of them as battle scars from a life well lived.

Title: Re: TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?
Post by: Ghudda on March 18, 2015, 11:52:59 AM

Quote from: Necromancer on March 18, 2015, 10:58:09 AM

Yep, that's somewhat common.  I wouldn't worry about 'em, just think of them as battle scars from a life well lived.

This makes me feel better. A TG16 is a TG16 and I suppose it gives it character. I had the opportunity, and I took it.

Title: Re: TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?
Post by: PunkicCyborg on March 18, 2015, 01:26:13 PM

Just about every TG16 I've has had markings like that. Usually on the bottom

Title: Re: TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?
Post by: ProfessorProfessorson on March 18, 2015, 03:08:34 PM

Looks Splatterhouse Actual Cannibal Shia LaBeouf  theme mod ready.

Title: Re: TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?
Post by: HailingTheThings on March 18, 2015, 04:48:19 PM

My first TG16 controller has doggie chew marks on it. hehe

Title: Re: TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?
Post by: ClodBuster on March 18, 2015, 10:55:17 PM

Eww. Good thing I quit storing my controllers with cables wrapped around them.

Title: Re: TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?
Post by: Bloufo on March 19, 2015, 02:10:38 AM

Nah just live with it. :)

Looks like it's been through some rough years but the old ticker is still pumping.  :P

Title: Re: TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?
Post by: Lost Monkey on March 19, 2015, 06:45:02 AM

I bought a Colecovision once that was stored for years in the original styrofoam and the controller cords had to be replaced.  The rubber/plastic on them had just turned completely to goo.

People are finding that this happens to vinyl LPs stored in certain plastic sleeves as well...