To Retrobright or not to..

[motrucker]

I would not waste the time to "retrobright" a computer's plastic parts. Krylon makes a plastic "paint" called Fusion, that has an "almond" color which is a good match for our computers. It gives a good color, looks like a new computer, and will NOT yellow again.
If you have to seal the retrobright, why not just paint and be done?

[motrucker]

Agreed, to each their own, but I wouldn't paint plastic. (Metal covers are another thing, again if originality is important you'd want to research methods that provide the most accurate results).

I'd rather have original yellowed plastic than something painted or "retro-brighted", but that's just me.

If you loose the factory look to the surface - don't apply the "paint" quite so heavy. This actually easier to do with spray can than spray gun.
But, as you say - to each his own....

[motrucker]

I think the whole "retro-brite" thing is a huge waste of time. I found a plastics "paint" called Fusion made by Krylon that I use. They have an "almond" color that matches many of the Commodore machines quite well. It comes in spray cans that lay down a very good surface. Hell, if we have to "seal" the plastic after "retro-brite", why not just cut out the middleman and paint the things. I have one machine that I would defy anyone to tell it was painted!

[motrucker]

You all are gluttons for punishment. All you need to do is try the "paint" I pointed out - or at the very least use semi-gloss or flat clear (Different makes look different as far as the "gloss" is concerned)
I restore Antiques for a living, and in that work I have been spraying finishes for over 30 years. (I also put trick paint jobs on motorcycles and cars - about 30 years worth)
But, if you all would rather play with "retro-brite", knock yourselves out.

[motrucker]

I agree with you BUT you must admit that it takes alot more skill & patience to pull off a great paint job then to slap on some gunk & let it rest in sunlight for a day

The majority of us guys can tell from a block away if a computer we know so well was painted in any way especially when light reflects off of it so i can understand the hesitation to paint on both counts

I would bet you, you can't tell the painted computer. Also, it's not that hard to get a good paint job with these new, modern spray cans. They do an amazing job.
They even make "spray cans" that you can re-fill the "paint". This means you have the same flexibility as using a spraygun (mixing your own colors).