From Shipwreck to Startup: Resurrecting a Soaked, corroded, and damaged Commodore SX‑64
Summary
The article chronicles a full restoration of a water-damaged Commodore SX-64, detailing the brutal process from discovering rot and seized fasteners to teardown, component cleaning, and careful reassembly. It emphasizes hands-on techniques, unconventional methods (like dishwasher cleaning), and the emotional journey of reviving a vintage machine for use again.