TB16 metling/gashes from "outgassing"? Any suggestions?

[Ghudda]

Today I picked up a TG16 setup for a discounted price due to the fact that it has seen better days. From what I understand, the console was probably stored with a cable wrapped around it (perhaps the controller?) which led to "outgassing" and ultimately burning/melting, which damaged the console. It's strange looking, though. This is apparently not a rare thing for consoles that were stored in warm environments for a long period of time and had cables wrapped around them. Any suggestions for maybe cleaning it up? Perhaps very lightly going over it with a magic eraser? Or should I just let it be? Anyone else experience this, specifically with the TG16?

Some pictures:

[NecroPhile]

Yep, that's somewhat common.  I wouldn't worry about 'em, just think of them as battle scars from a life well lived.

[Ghudda]

Yep, that's somewhat common.  I wouldn't worry about 'em, just think of them as battle scars from a life well lived.

This makes me feel better. A TG16 is a TG16 and I suppose it gives it character. I had the opportunity, and I took it.

[PunkCryborg]

Just about every TG16 I've has had markings like that. Usually on the bottom

[PCEngineHell]

Looks Splatterhouse Actual Cannibal Shia LaBeouf  theme mod ready.

[HailingTheThings]

My first TG16 controller has doggie chew marks on it. hehe

[ClodBusted]

Eww. Good thing I quit storing my controllers with cables wrapped around them.

[Bloufo]

Nah just live with it.

Looks like it's been through some rough years but the old ticker is still pumping. 

[LostFlunky]

I bought a Colecovision once that was stored for years in the original styrofoam and the controller cords had to be replaced.  The rubber/plastic on them had just turned completely to goo.

People are finding that this happens to vinyl LPs stored in certain plastic sleeves as well...