New office has large window; is there a UV protective film that will keep my vintage hardware from yellowing? \ VOGONS

New office has large window; is there a UV protective film that will keep my vintage hardware from yellowing?

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First post, by keenerb

Posted on 2022-11-28, 14:59

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I've got a Tandy 1000 and some other vintage beige box hardware sitting on my office desk for downtime tinkering. I'm concerned that it will begin to yellow now that it's near this large window.

I have some semi-dark curtains but a fair amount of light passes through them, and I often will have the curtains open completely.

What's my best option? Blackout curtains and never look out the window? Is there a UV protective film that can help keep this hardware from yellowing?

Reply 1 of 4, by The Serpent Rider

Posted on 2022-11-28, 16:26

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Does your window is located on the sunny side or only receiving reflected light? Geographical location is also important. For example, if you live in Finland, I wouldn't bother much.

I must be some kind of standard: the anonymous gangbanger of the 21st century.

Reply 2 of 4, by Ryccardo

Posted on 2022-11-28, 17:58

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All glass except quartz and crystal is a pretty good UV filter, that's why those (aka lens protectors) are one of the cheapest camera accessories and part of why halogen lamps have a second layer 😀

Reply 3 of 4, by X86

Posted on 2022-11-28, 19:18

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I have seen people tint windows on a house like you would a car window. In my game room I had a heavy duty banner made as a window covering to block light. Was from a seller on Amazon. Just sent them the image I wanted on it.

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Reply 4 of 4, by Matchstick

Posted on 2022-11-29, 02:27

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UV is not the cause of yellowing.
Heat is the cause. This is why yellowing still occurs in a box in the dark of an attic.
Note sunlight is also a source of heat, not just UV.

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