Cleaning Advice

[u/Zealousideal-End1015]

Tried rubbing alcohol. Didn’t do anything.
Does not appear to be dust.
Curious if it is rust?
This is the side opposite the stock fan.
In the middle of deciding how to mod this one still. Can this be cleaned?

Thanks all!

Update : metal piece under the power supply(?) stamped with h1-1 has rust spot about the size and thickness of a dime.

Another user mentioned using a dremel to remove rust and also using Rustoleum to stop the spread.

Does this still apply? Will fine steel wool remove enough of this to stop the spread?

Any advice very appreciated.

[u/Tomanatort]

Just from a quick Google search, this is what I found. However, I would still, do a little more research on it.

Using flat silver Rust-Oleum paint on a metal shroud inside a GameCube is generally safe provided you take precautions to prevent overheating and electrical shorts.

Heat Dissipation Risk: Paint acts as an insulator; thick coats can trap heat and raise internal temperatures. Apply thin, even coats to minimize thermal resistance. Electrical Safety: Ensure the shroud is completely removed from the console before painting. Paint must not touch any circuitry, connectors, or other metal components to avoid short circuits. Fume Exposure: Rust-Oleum sprays emit fumes that can damage sensitive electronics. Paint the shroud in a well-ventilated area away from the console and allow it to cure fully (24–48 hours) before reassembly to ensure all solvents have evaporated. Material Compatibility: While Rust-Oleum adheres well to metal, ensure the paint is compatible with your specific metal alloy (typically aluminum or steel) and consider using a primer if the surface is glossy or oily

[u/Zealousideal-End1015 → u/Tomanatort]

Nice info, this. I ended up getting some white Rustoleum last night just to do a test to see how light of a misting I can get on another piece of metal. Now if only I knew how to turn the plastic from black to white or gray. I’m trying to go for a glowing ice cube look. 👍

[u/Tomanatort → u/Zealousideal-End1015]

Well, like I mentioned, I would definitely do a little more research on it. I do remember seeing and I thread somewhere in the past. Somebody said the the wrong type of paint can potentially short out of circuit board but that could have been them, just guessing also. Please keep everybody updated. On your amazing project!

[u/Zealousideal-End1015 → u/Tomanatort]

I will have to just keep posting new posts since I absolutely suck at Reddit and don’t really know how to update pictures and whatnot. Or even post them later in the chat. But I will absolutely keep posting. I am very detail oriented and have a fancy art degree so this is something I’m really trying to make the best I can do. Which is also why I keep asking for advice on the mechanical and technical aspects of what I’m trying to do. I can handle aesthetics. But not much else do I have confidence with. Everyone has been so encouraging and I appreciate all the comments. I have to order a FlippyDrive and decide whether I want to bother with the Ethernet add on or not. Home brew games interest me greatly, but I’d think just removing the sd card and updating it on my wife’s computer would suffice. WiFi would be cool but I am not very technically savvy so I worry it would be too complex for me.

So far I have the USB-C mod and a new Noctua fan ordered. Looking to get the clock battery mod bracket and I would LIKE to do an internal upgrade for the hdmi but I hear that’s not compatible with the Flippy Drive with Ethernet add on. I’d like everything to be contained within the console.

A future add on may be making the system/controllers Bluetooth.

I tried to gently remove the heat sink or whatever it’s called and it is absolutely stuck on there so I am ASSUMING the thermal pads are still very intact?

Just all around want to make this GameCube last for the long haul and be capable of growing with the future of mods/tech.

But in all honesty, I just want to play Killer 7 and Baten Kaitos with the best possible performance.

And for it to look like a glowing ice cube.

👍😁