Definitely prefer the "old" setup. I didn't really notice until you'd asked at the end, but I went back and checked, and the "old" setup seems much more appealing/clear.
Yeah don't they just neutralize each other?? People say to do this all the time, but I think it just looks impressive/like it's doing something since it's all foamy and bubbly.
A suggestion! For smoke damaged items, an "ozone generator" is amazing. It's what fire fighters use for smoke damaged items. It'll get rid of that smoke smell super easy. It'll also remove cigarette smoke smell easily too.
I sincerely didn't notice much difference between the two footages, maybe the second one was better with the focus, but could be just my impression. Also, so cute to see your family participating a little, hope they had fun too.
In 2021 I purchased an "Enerzen Ozone Generator 40,000mg Industrial O3 Air Purifier Deodorizer" from Amazon for $75 and used it to successfully remove the horrific stank caused by my landlord repainting my bathroom walls with a previously opened and rancid can of paint. Once the paint dried, my master bathroom smelled like rotting fish guts. I washed down my walls twice and left the bathroom window halfway open for 3 days both times; but to no avail. I then ran the ozone generator I purchased from Amazon for 2 hours in the bathroom and it successfully neutralized and removed the smell. $75 is extreme for removing smoke smell from a single switch game system. But you're likely to find other applications for its use, should you choose to invest in one. I have been enjoying your videos and look forward to seeing more collabs with TronicsFix. Best Regards.
I am not a chemistry expert by any means, but I feel like the vinegar+ baking soda would be more effective if you let the reaction (which releases heat) happen on the surface of the plastic. Otherwise I can't see how it would do anything since after the reaction the resulting mixture is just salt and water. The only thing that could help is the heat released during the reaction.
I think the acetic acid sticks around (interwebs says sodium acetate, but I think it stays in solution, so...), and there is carbon dioxide produced. Not sure what the benifits of that are. If you do the reaction up front and wait for the heat and carbon dioxide to get dissipated, I think you are basically stuck with vinegar again.
The carbon dioxide release causes cavitation. The tiny bubbles help release particles. Cavitation and heat is like a good scrub in the dishwasher. Baking soda does an amazing job with odors but it needs to remain to capture it. Like when you put a box in the refrigerator. Duration varies.
@@sjoerdvogel3352 You aren't necessarily left with vinegar at the end. The acetic acid (hydrogen acetate) is consumed in the reaction with the sodium bicarbonate, resulting in sodium acetate salt, carbon dioxide, and water. This does, of course, assume a stoichiometric reaction mixture. If there is an excess of either reactant, that will be left over in solution along with the sodium acetate and a completely negligible amount of carbonic acid that the dissolved CO2 will briefly become. If either vinegar or a baking soda solution soaks into whatever is stuck on that you're trying to clean off, adding the other reactant will result in a sudden release of CO2 from within your stuck on crud, helping to release it from the surface. You're basically blasting it off of whatever it's stuck to, it's like inflating a balloon underneath a blanket- the gas will mechanically dislodge it from the surface.
chemist here, i need to dispel some of these myths, cavitation is not produced here at all, cavitation is the formation of vacuum, not gas, its an unrelated phenomenon, and in this case the gas produced has very little effect . as for the baking soda and vinegar itself, they are both consumed in the reaction, one of them fully, and thebleftover is determined by whichever was in excess . they produce sodium acetate which is mostly inert and to my knowledge has no effect in these conditions . one thing you might try is the retrobrite reaction (hydrogen peroxide and UV), which re-polymerizes some plastics, most notably ABS, im not sure which polymer specifically is used for joycons, but at the very least, the free radicals produced during the hydroxyl reaction would likely remove staining and help with smell . hope this helps !
The only comment I'll leave here is that the first thing I'd do when encountering smoke-damaged plastics is to try a degreaser first before it touches any other kind of soap and water. Any good degreaser (Simple Green, Zep, Orange Glo) will do a number on the smoke/creosote deposits left on the plastics. It might not get it all, but it's a good start.
@@RestorishOfficial We use Unsmoke (brand) Degrease All (product) at our company. We also use a product that I can't recall off the top of my head that we use to fog homes. Being oil based, it bonds to the residue and neutralizes the odor and acidity. It can also be directly applied. Ozone treatment also works for odors but not the acidity.
Back in 1999 friends house had a fire and smoke damage. Computer parts were bigger then, and I put them in dish washer and dryer then in sun. Yes it worked.
directed from steve "tronicsfix" and i can say i like you man :) no extened yapping like some tubers and you got stright into it and very simple explinatoins/what your doing :) ,subcribed!!! (love the gloves btw :D )
I think the second half of the video is better quality. As for the smell I usually used soda in it's powdered form, covering the piece with it and putting it in a zip bag for couple of days.
@@RestorishOfficialI second this, this is how we get the smell out of old tamagotchi in the tamagotchi community. Change the powder every 24 hours. For deep seated smells it could take a week or more to really get results.
Ditto. I got a small Pokemon plush and some video games from a smoker once. Baking soda worked for me. I put the plush and one of the paper game manuals in a zip lock bag full of baking soda for a day or so. That worked for me. For the smell.
First time viewer. Liked and subscribed. Couldn’t even tell a difference between either camera setup but great job on the restoration of the switch sir.🙏😊✌️
The setup has the better quality, image is sharper and more vibrant. Looking back and reviewing it look like late 90’s early 2000 video vs now. Style change for sure i thought it was the editing.
I use always caffe powder. Is a very good way to get the smell off. Put the peaces in the powder or put a dish with caffee powder into the device and wait three days.
I didnt notice the video quality during the video. That being said after you told us about the new setup and comparing the new to the old, i would say the new setup is a little clearer then your old.the text on the batteries and the boards was clearer. Great video thanks.
I always watch till the end. Didn't notice much of a difference. Watching in 720p on a 27 inch monitor. Always so interesting to see you get them back together.
I had a housefire where some plastic also burned. My furniture was cleaned, but still had the smell. Then they took it away, and gave it an ozone treatment, which got rid of the smell.
About the difference between the old and new setups, there's a kind of vignette or more shadow on the new camera, maybe due to the settings of the camera itself or the lighting. For me, I couldn't notice a quality difference. And I would prefer the old setup for that reason. Keep up the great work.
You are correct about the "outdoors" helping de-odor plastic. The reason is ultraviolet rays. If you're a nonsmoker, but you notice a film that builds up on the inside of your windshield, that comes from ultraviolet rays hitting the glass and heating up then striking the plastic dashboard and causing an outgassing that rises and settles on the windshield. So, the outgassing takes some of the imbedded odors with it.
Came from tronix and was not disappointed! Not just the satisfying feeling when parts being cleaned but also the educational piece in your videos when disassemble and assemble back the device! Great stuff!
I had a car with beige interiors, and I normally drove windows down. When I would clean the interiors, some dirt and debris would not come off the beige plastics, no matter what product or brush I used. I bought a steamer, the kind that looks like kettles and come with a couple of nozzles and brushes. Using that was the only way I could get the dirt and debris that was lodged in the coarse design of the interior plastics, and even the upholstery. It also removed any smells that were lingering before cleaning. I used the smallest nozzle to get the most speed out of the steam for better results. I never bought a car with beige interiors after that, but I still use the steamer from time to time when I want to do a deep cleaning of my car's interiors. If you do try this with the joy cons, just make sure not to stay on a single spot for a long period of time.
When I had that car, I saw it on an infomercial. Thought nothing of it, until I saw an iteration of it at an auto parts store. Had some soda stains in the upholstery that I couldn't get out, so I thought I'd give a try. It wasn't perfect, but it did good. I then did a little corner on the plastic pillar and it removed everything. Brushing it looked like it was cleaning it, but when I did the steamer you could see a real difference. Mind you, the joy cons are not coarse, but the stains do look superficial and some little spots were rubbing off with the toothbrush. Maybe it won't bring back the original color, but it might remove the smell.
Had to go back and check, quality definitely seems better in the second half. Sorry :/ prob not what you wanted to hear, or it is since you suspected something was off in the new setup. Great work as always! I don’t mind working on PCs and the larger consoles but these switches with the tiny little proprietary screws that are so easy to strip. Mad props to you and Steve, I can’t deal.
Activated charcoal and/or coffee grounds might be able to help the smoke smell. Parts would need to be put in close proximity to these substances, ideally a dry bath. I'm thinking to try this next time I have a smokey piece to clean or repair.
Love the kitty cameo! I love sharing my armchair opinions! 😂 Regarding your set up, I like seeing you a little closer to the camera but the quality is less crisp. I think the colors are better at the end too. The outside set up was good in myopinion. Probably the natural light.
I thought the lack of clarity on a board piece with the "new" setup was because the smoke damage had blurred text but after getting to your request I went and compared. The BW100 spray vs the ovencleaner spray is a really good comparison benchmark I think and the old visibly was clearer I'd say.
So there is this stuff you can use on old plastic that has turned yellow. It makes it look white and brand new, and you don't use any abrasive at all. It might work on those brown plastic pieces. Find your local beauty supply store and buy some developer. Its a hair product used in combination with hair dye. Just soak the plastic in the developer for 24 hours and it looks new.
The second style on the camera (after the outside shots 16:20) seems better to me 😊 It's a bit like "the bad ending route" that the smell couldn't be remove from the console and L, R joy con😞 But at least it was a relaxing video and all parts of the NINTENDO SWITCH are functional now!!
Essential Oils are best for getting rid of smoke smell. Orange, Lavender and Eucalyptus oils are some of the best. Being from Australia we know that Eucalyptus oil is great for many applications, especially cleaning! Try these oils in spray form by themselves, or in combination, for best results.
Everyone pretty much suggested what i was going to suggest for the smoke smell. The only thing to add is that my cat is enjoying your video as well. He likes it when you drop things in the soap bath. 😅 Edit: i like the second half of the video more.
Fabric softener sheets can sometimes take away foul odors from things like bugs and smoke. Give that a try some time. It does require an over night process covering and sealing the items in a container
Baking soda is a base and vinegar is an acid. Maybe continue using both but at different times. When used together they will probably cancel each other out on the pH scale
Smoke tends to chemically bond with plastic. Also, plastic will generate a negative charge, pulling smoke particles towards it. Perhaps working with some kind of positive charge and maybe uv light?
I never realized how much PTS springs have caused for me. I tensed every time I saw one of those tiny springs go under tension. He made it look way too easy. One pop and someone like me is in obsession mode to find it. It's not a fun rabbit hole to get stuck in.
As a person that dose service on electronics I found mouth wash is great for getting rid of smoke smell on consols you think bout gets rid of bad breath right gets rid of smoke smell to
TOC cleaner here, vinegar and baking soda cancel each other, it only works while it's bubbling, and even there is not a strong cleaner, the cleaning happens when you scrub using the baking soda as an abrasive, so, it's better to just use plain water and baking soda (or kitchen salt), or baking soda and vinegar in unreachable places like drains, hoping the bubbles can cut the grease. My regular cleaning process: Step 1.- is using generously dish soap with included degreaser, let it sink for 10 minutes in warm water, then brush it, it will remove any dirt/grease, rinse. Step 2.- After that use a solution of 25 ml of chlorine + 975 ml of water, let it sink for 10 mins, scrub if stains are present and rinse, it will kill any bacteria, odors, and microscopic funny stuff. But if you still have stains... Step 3.- A mix of 50% chlorine + 50% water can be used, let it sink 10 mins and scrub it, rinse. If the stains are persistent at this point, maybe they can't be removed without damaging the surface. A (risky) step 4.- In a well ventilated area use carefully 100% chroline on stained spots, and brush it, don't let it dry, rinse. You can repeat step 4 until the stains get removed or your item is destroyed... And that's in general, it may be different according to the surface material, the cause of the stain, the time it's been setting, etc. I am glad to help if needed. :)
It's funny you should ask... On first watch, I had a moment in the second half when I thought "gosh, these are pretty (shots)," which is not something I usually think spontaneously while watching restoration vids. lol So I guess I vote old setup.
I'm thinking for stained plastics, hydrogen peroxide bath with UV lights would be a good idea to try. Others have suggested Ozone to kill the smell, which is another good idea. Could be worth a shot!
Plastic is hard to get smoke smell out of, my only suggestion to try would be dawn dish soap mixed with table salt. Not sure it will work but it's cheap to try. Just make a paste and let it sit on the parts for a while.
Don't know if it will get rid of the smell.. but i used to use LAs totally awesome to clean my white keyboard. Threw the keys in a zip-lock bag, filled it up and left it out in the sun. Look super white but couldn't tell you long i kept them out for because i would usually forget about them lol.
The thing about burnt plastic residues are that they bond with any other similar plastics they contact. Once that happens, you need something petroleum based that will bond with and neutralize odor and the residue from going acidic. We use two products that I can't quire remember off the tip of my head. Additionally, ozone treatment works for odors but not the acidic residue, that's why putting them outside helped.
Where I used to work we had a fire in our server room, if you ever want to destroy electronics put it in an enclosed space with a burning lead acid battery 👍
Best way to get rid of smell, is to clean them properly, and use Ozone generator. These are often used to kill bugs, remove smoke smell from smokers house and car. Just be careful, and do research before using it. You can have the ozone in a little box outside, and leave the parts in for 30 minutes or so
You could try sun-bleaching / sun-brightening those joycons. I don't have high hopes for that though. Some people who retrobright parts also use hydrogen peroxide in the sun. That can be harder to control evenness and brightness.
I wonder if retrobrighting would do anything for the staining and/or the smell? Just a thought from someone who's watched way too many restoration videos.
Sooo, two things Firstly I hope this helps you in the future but OZONE (O3) is amazing at removing odor… it is in essence what you did by putting it outside. As well as the sun helped a bit with some UV. However if you find your self looking to remove smells like electrical fire, tobacco smoke, animal smell, ozone generator works wonders. Secondly, I definitely prefer the old filming as I agree with others quality is better.
In my opinion: comparing times 3:25 vs. 10:30 I can clearly see a difference. The 10:30 not only more clear, the audio sounds better. I'm on Mobile but set the quality manually to make it consistent. I would have loved to watch you replace the 6 parts mentioned and count while doing so. It seems like you took the effort to mention 6 parts but they weren't really mentioned after. I think they was my first time watching you. Keep up the great work.
I think you shoud ty retrobright the joycon parts. The submersion method using 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% water should help. Just wear gloves and protetion. 8 bit guy has alot a videos showing how to do. I restored some old yelowed plastics sucessfully.
Try citric acid of some sort for the smell. I have NOT tried it but citric acid is a go to for odor removal. Tomato juice and lemon juice are popular ways to remove skunk odor from people and pets. According to the tv show CSI rubbing fresh lemons on you can get rid of decomp odor on people exposed to decomposed beings. So soaking over night in some sort of citric acid might do the trick.
I bought a smoker and roach-infested switch before. It takes weeks to get the smell off of it. What I did was, cleaning thoroughly and put it in vacuum box along with scented dryer sheets and perfume moisture absorber.
Just wanted to point out that basic chemistry teaches us that base + acid cancel each other out. Baking soda + vinegar just makes salt water. You're probably better off with pure baking soda for removing the smell.
Interesting. I had done the baking soda + vinegar on the basis of comments and google search results, but that makes sense. I am going to try just using pure baking soda next time.
Hydrogen peroxide and a good UV light! Works wonders on plastics to remove yellowing. Doesn’t work on all plastics but it can turn yellow lenses and suck back clear too! Most common one I’ve seen it used on is old play station 1’s and Nintendo’s that spent years in smoker homes!
