Restoring damaged A2000 chassis (questions regarding paint to match original color)

[chlysm]

Okay some years ago I managed to find working Commodore Amiga 2000 in a dumpster, only recently however did I finally get it up and running. The chassis however wasn't in the best shape. The metal parts have a few dings and dents in them, but the face plate was deplorable with some cracks and a few deep scratches etc.

Originally I came here looking for a new chassis but I ended up getting one on eBay, but I just can't quite bear to throw the old one away.

So I had this idea of restoring it and modifying it to house modern PC components. I work in a tool and die shop and I have metal fabricating experience so I'm pretty sure that I can flatten any dents on the metal parts of the case. And I should be able to use a filler compound to fix the cracks and scratches.

Obviously after all of this work a re-painting would be in order and I'd like to find either the original color to paint it with.

Now I would imagine someone here has repainted their Amiga case so I thought I'd ask around if anyone knows of the closest matching colors to use on it.
If the original color for the A2000 is too difficult to find or duplicate I'm also open to using that Almond(ish) looking color that was used on the A1000. (which looked nicer IMO).

Any suggestions ideas are welcomed

[danbeaver]

The color is a "putty" in the gray range, but you could get a match at Lowes or Home Depot.  You will want an enamel that (after sanding the surface) may require 2 coats.  It takes 2 days to dry well between coats, and wait a week before tightening the case on with screws.  Car repair shops can do a very nice job (haven't tried an A2000, just A4000's) with a highly durable coat.

[motrucker]

Do you have a compressor and spray gun? If not, you could go the route I chose, using a spray can.
Krylon makes a series called ColorMaster, that has an almond color that is a pretty good match. It is a hybrid that dries quickly. It covers well, and the satin finish is just what you want. Believe it or not, you can get a very professional looking spray job from these cans. Good nozzles for spray cans.
Hope this helps...

[Tenacious]

You know, if I were ever tempted to paint an Amiga some color other than beige, it would be a bigbox Amiga.  Without having to worry about the keycaps and re-lettering them, this becomes a lot more practical.  IIRC, Newtek's A2000 for the Toaster was very colorful.  Anyway, I think a satin black would look nice, especially if it can be matched to a black keyboard, mouse, and LCD.  

Certainly, I would NOT alter a pristine Amiga.  OTOH, if the case were in need of some cosmetic TLC anyway....

[motrucker]

You can paint a computer almost any color you want, but the almond I suggested is so close to the A2000's "real" color, you would be amazed, It is a little lighter, but only a little. If you paint the metal case, and the plastic front bezel, you would have a truly nice looking computer.

[gary2000]

Rustoleum 1917 khaki... close to plastic front