restoration opinion

[sir_bacharach]

I think I'd just have to hope that retrobright worked. I don't like the idea of putting a coat of paint on something if it's almost guarenteed to wear off in certain areas. Is retrobright an actual product and if so where do you get it from in the uk? I've heard if referred to lots but only seem to see people using peroxide and bleach powder which apparently is dangerous to your health if you don't know what you're doing.

[sir_bacharach]

Ive heard horror stories about this retrobrighting. Some telling me ill die if I try, some telling me it'll go blotchy and now this telling me it'll come back with a vengeance. With all this in mind I've bought a swcond hand case in good condition on ebay and a brand new keyboard. That should do the trick.

Will post any pictures I get of the old monstrosity vs the new gleaming case.  

[sir_bacharach]

To be honest, after cleaning the case today it's not so bad. They keyboard is a disgrace though. I will clean the keys up and try it on those. People recommend a dishwasher for keys of what I've seen. Then I'll cook up the retrobright and fling em in a bowl of it and mix them about. Does it definafely need sunlight to take as I live in the uk and it only ever rains.  My best bet would be a garage or the garden shed in a bowl covered in clingfilm to keep them from the elements. I don't mind leaving them over night or applying a second coat.
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[sir_bacharach]

We dont use sun beds. We're all just miserable. Might do the keyboard when I can be bothered. Looks like an old c64 keyboard. Haha.

[sir_bacharach]

Heres some pics of the dirty girl. Electrician tape removed.

[sir_bacharach]

Also, any pics of said painted Amiga?