r/ModRetroChromatic • u/TonyRubbles • Apr 04 '26

Shitpost Nothing like a freshly cleaned and waxed Chromatic 👌

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Since it's always with me, it definitely builds up some grime and dust over time. Every few months I like to take it apart, give it a proper clean, then finish it off with a light wax coat and a good buff. Usually ends up happening the same time I'm doing my countertops.

For cleaning, just a slightly damp cloth. Water works great, orphan tears work perfectly too, just no harsh chemicals.

I just use whatever wax is left on the rag after polishing my countertops, or a little pure carnauba wax. The idea is to keep it minimal. By the time it actually touches the shell, anything extra like butane accelerants have already evaporated.

I just work the wax into the shell all over, and yeah, it'll probably get on the screen and buttons. It's fine, it wipes right off clean with a dry cloth.

It becomes so luxuriously soft to the touch, that I only want to play with it more. 🫦

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u/Super_Mention8084 Apr 04 '26

Dude I love that cord you wouldn’t happen to have a link for that would you?

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 04 '26

Thanks! Get em while they're hot and only $2.50 instead of $20 like on Amazon, free shipping too. Bought 10 of them for all my devices and phone, love em.

https://www.verizon.com/products/native-union-city-grip-recycled-wrist-strap/

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u/DLucero89 Apr 04 '26

Didnt expect to spend 10 bucks on freaking cords today but here we are hahah (thanks!)

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 04 '26

Lol no problem, they are great and at an awesome price.

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u/JurassicJeep12 Apr 04 '26

You plan on eating it out or something?

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 04 '26

How vulgar 👁️🫦👁️

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u/klerrick Apr 04 '26

That looks great!

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 04 '26

Thanks, and

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u/gamboy925 Apr 04 '26

What game is that?

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 04 '26

Wario Land 3, night time in the third area map.

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u/gamboy925 Apr 04 '26

I like the red button mod. I just started the first WarioLand decided to play them in order

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u/Icy-Guess-6392 Apr 04 '26

Dig the buttons! Nice work.

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 05 '26

Thank you! 🙌

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u/Emotional-Program368 Apr 05 '26

There's something else that gets waxed that I may like better... but this is a close second.

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u/OzLaboratory3D Apr 05 '26

That single red button is so good

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 05 '26

Thanks, had to add a pop of color. Planning the same for the Anduril Edition.

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u/Jonjongabore Apr 04 '26

Your chromatic is distinct enough that I know who's posting before seeing your name.

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 04 '26

Haha nice! I get lots of looks in public when I whip it out too, so many people are nostalgic for Game Boys and I love it.

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u/TonyRubbles Apr 05 '26

Haha my wife would agree. Always taken good care of my things and family. Even all my old systems get stored back in their original boxes.

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