AppleDesign Speakers II & AppleCD 300e Plus - $20

[macman142]

Thanks for that, that helps. I'm hoping to do the liquid bath like in this thread rather than the gel. The gel obviously works but appears to be dangerous for beginners (streaking, blotching etc). This liquid dip looks better to me, plus rather than removing gel and re-applying you can simply stir the liquid.

 

[krye]

Agreed. The gel is too strong. I used to keep the solution under UV lamps until it damn near went critical mass. It would get so hot it would let off steam and almost melt the bucket. It bubbles like crazy and thickens to a gel. It's a pretty nasty cocktail. If you're not careful, it'll bleach the plastic and ruin it.

I left it in too long and the whole thing turned an ashy white. I also didn't know at the time that the badge was basically just a sticker. It did not survive. I also didn't realize at the time that you can push a paper clip through the hole behind it an pop it out.

 

[macman142]

Thanks for the pics and advice. It's experience like yours that will prove invaluable to noobs like myself. I've got a Mac SE SuperDrive model (the only one I've seen in Australia) which needs some serious "retro-brighting" so I need all the advice/tips/hints you can give so I don't ruin it!

Dave.

 

[Bunsen]

Very cute.

Myself, I prefer the look of the taller, original AD Speakers. Has anyone ever had them both and care to comment on their relative sound quality?

 

[Anonymous Freak]

I haven't owned the II speakers in many years (gave them to my sister,) but I did own both the I and II at the same time. I greatly preferred the originals. Better tonal range, more bass.