[DorianVonRichter]

How can I remove the nicotine yellowing on my computer's front panel?

[Mr. Newton]

If you mean the case front panel then a mild solution of warm water,vinegar and soap.I made a mixture of vinegar,ammonia,and water that I use for every day cleaning.If you mean the display screen,then no ammonia or vinegar,just a soft cloth with a little soap but not soaking wet.You don't want to scrub the finish off your screen.Unless you have a CRT screen which is glass and then just use a glass cleaner if you don't have your own cleaner.

[cwwozniak]

Check out your local automobile parts store. They will probably have several different cleaners for plastic dashboards. Since many people smoke in their cars, some of the cleaners may claim to remove long term nicotine staining. The sales people may be able to recommend a particular brand.

If you choose a spray cleaner, it might be a good idea to remove the panel from the computer to clean it.

EDIT: I just saw Mr. Newton's post. Don't use the dashboard cleaners if you are talking about the clear front panel of a display. Even a glass front display could be damaged if it has any kind of anti-glare coating.

[JohnWill]

Stop smoking!

[Blackmirror]

Bleach Or Mister Muscle

Reminds me mine needs doing

[Elvandil]

Use a little rubbing alcohol on a paper towel to remove any residue. Then, use a strong bleach solution to try to whiten it. But chances are that it won't chnage much. That yellowing is pretty embedded.

[Blackmirror]

Cif works well
Just found that out

[Elvandil]

Originally Posted by Blackmirror

Cif works well
Just found that out

Is that some brand name? Doesn't ring a bell here, anyway.

Edit> Never mind. Found it. I guess it used to be called "Jif".

[Blackmirror]

Originally Posted by Elvandil

Is that some brand name? Doesn't ring a bell here, anyway.

Edit> Never mind. Found it. I guess it used to be called "Jif".

You are the wrong side of the pond
It was called Jif for years
then they changed it

[Elvandil]

LOL.

Well, all I know for sure is that that type of stain is not usually touched at all by basic "soaps", including detergents. In some way, a mild organic solvent needs to be used and then a whitening agent. There must be products out there that contain both, like "degreasers" and bleach. Chlorox has a product that also contains bleach and a mild abrasive.

Basically speaking, you can use anything that isn't going to dissolve the plastic, so if unsure, test in some inconspicuous place. I wouldn't use xylene, for example, or acetone.

[Blackmirror]

I have a white panel and Cif has lemon juice in i believe

[Elvandil]

I was thinking of one of those citrus degreasers, as a matter of fact.

[Blackmirror]

Originally Posted by Elvandil

I was thinking of one of those citrus degreasers, as a matter of fact.

Great minds think alike

[DorianVonRichter]

Originally Posted by JohnWill

Stop smoking!

I don't smoke, I got the comuter case from someone who does. I personally can't stand the smell of cigarette smoke. Neh!!

I just can't stand the yellow on the case. I guess I'll have to see if I can find some newer ones or find some more.

[IMP49]

You might want to give toothpaste a try, just the cheap white stuff, and a scotch brand type scuff pad like you use on dishes. That combination took permanent black magic marker off a white computer front panel for me, I never would have believed it, but it worked. Of course a little scrubbing was in order, it didn`t just fall off.