A1200/4000 spray paint color for plastics?

[TjLaZer]

Anyone know of a suitable color/brand of spray paint that closely matches the A1200/4000 color?  I have a yellowed C= 1084D2 case I want to repaint.

On the ST scene there has been talk of painting ST cases and we found a match from TESTORS model paint, turned out great...

[Damion]

JMHO, but I'd recommend vinyl dye.

http://case-mods.linear1.org/i/dscf0432.jpg

JMHO, but I'd recommend vinyl dye.

http://case-mods.linear1.org/i/dscf0432.jpg

http://case-mods.linear1.org/category/vinyl-dye/

I think you will achieve better results (factory vs. sparay-painted look), and if you don't like it, you can re-dye. (Also keep in mind that once you spray paint, you won't be able to dye in the future -- but you can always spray paint if the dye doesn't work out.)

Parasolinc.com carries high quality dyes, they can even color match if you're after perfection (bit pricey, though).




I think you will achieve better results (factory vs. sparay-painted look), and if you don't like it, you can re-dye. (Also keep in mind that once you spray paint, you won't be able to dye in the future -- but you can always spray paint if the dye doesn't work out.)

Parasolinc.com carries high quality dyes, they can even color match if you're after perfection (bit pricey, though).

[Jeff]

Krylon Fusion (for plastic) "Satin Almond" is as close to perfect as I think you will find the the stock A4000 color. Let it cure for the full week though, in a dust free area.

I have a finished A4000 bezel that I can send you a photo of if you like so you can see it. It looks like brand new now, and it was one of the worst cases of yellowing I have seen before I did it.

Jeff

[Damion]

Yeah, if you're going to paint, go with the Krylon Fusion. My understanding is it's somewhat more like a vinyl dye than a traditional spray-paint.

[adonay]

I would use TAMIYA COLOR (it is a spray for RC modelling) made out of Polycarbonate special Acryl. well it is made for heavy duty treatment and it is a very easy way to get a exellent finish i have used my self on several ocations and it never fails ...Also i have a set amiga 1200 that was so badly yellowed. around four-six thin cotes white and like new again..

[TjLaZer]

Yes post some pics!!!

[weirdami]

I have a yellowed C= 1084D2 case I want to repaint.

What color did you use to paint it the first time?

[TjLaZer]

Didn't paint it anything yet.

[TjLaZer]

Krylon Satin Almost looked too beige, more of a A500 color.  I got some Dove white or something and it seems close... Haven't sprayed the case yet.  I might go black!  Matte or Gloss?

[AJCopland]

TjLaZer wrote:
Krylon Satin Almost looked too beige, more of a A500 color.  I got some Dove white or something and it seems close... Haven't sprayed the case yet.  I might go black!  Matte or Gloss?

Matte! Never go gloss _shudder_ the horror... :-o

Andy

[Retro_71]

I was thinking of Matt Blue (navy or midnight) myself but in Australia I don't think we have those brands.

[TjLaZer]

Check out the colors:

http://www.hobbycast.net/products/krylonfusionpaint-satin.htm

[LoadWB]

I used Krylon Fusion "Dover White" on an A600 case and the outcome was astonishing... I almost cried

Although, a heavily yellowing may require a second pass.

[TjLaZer]

Thats what I thought too. I ended up getting Dover White as it looked closer to the 1200/4000 color that Satin Almond, which looks closer to 500/2000 color.

[TjLaZer]

Anyone ever notice the A4000 top metal casing is a darker shade of off white?  Not the same color as the bezel.  I wonder what paint I can find for painting that.  I was going to paint it the dove white but that would not look original...