restoration opinion

[royalcrown]

I see, that's why you have Hobbits in the UK, from the rickets (lack of Vitamin D)!

They  keep limes in their filthy pocketsizz for just such an emergency.

[freqmax]

What kind of clearcoat is recommended?

[danbeaver]

They  keep limes in their filthy pocketsizz for just such an emergency.

That is for Vitamin C a lack of which causes Scurvy. A condition that forces you to live in Hull.

[danbeaver]

What kind of clearcoat is recommended?

Recommended?  I use Krylon's. I can't recommend it, but its what I use.  I guess I'll have to go back and read a sticky thread too.

[royalcrown]

LOL, you know me, always getting my 18th century diseases mixed up...

That is for Vitamin C a lack of which causes Scurvy. A condition that forces you to live in Hull.

[danbeaver]

LOL, you know me, always getting my 18th century diseases mixed up...

I8th century?  Hardly, quite common where there is rampant starvation -- Hollywood starlets for example, and Sub-Saharian  Africa.

But back to Amigas.

[royalcrown]

Yeah, and we still have TB and cholera....I wasn't being technical I see I shall have to be more technical with you sir..

I8th century?  Hardly, quite common where there is rampant starvation -- Hollywood starlets for example, and Sub-Saharian  Africa.

But back to Amigas.

[danbeaver]

Yeah, and we still have TB and cholera....I wasn't being technical I see I shall have to be more technical with you sir..

Maybe TB, as it loves cool wet climates, but NOT Cholera!  Not in Minnesota! Beer consumption prevents cholera, and I recall some mighty cheap beer prices 25 cents a bottle) and a lot of consumption around Northfield, at least.  You point out someone with Cholera in MN, and I'll show foreigner to those lands.

[royalcrown]

I did not mean US personally...you in MN also ?

[danbeaver]

I did not mean US personally...you in MN also ?

No, but visited friends at Carleton in college, spending several weeks in winter and a month in the summer.

[Dandy]

I personally believe in "Paint over Metal" or Paint-on-Paint, but plastic being flexible will have the paint flaking off in no time.  

Metal is also flexible - even elastic to a certain degree.

I have seen Professional Paint-on-plastic projects that look stunning, as long as you don't touch or use them.  If you paint on plastic, then I'd use a tonne of clear coat to prevent flaking.

Have you ever thought of laminating it with glossy colour foil - like they did it with cars recently?
Oracal Car Wrapping Cast

[danbeaver]

Metal is also flexible - even elastic to a certain degree.

Have you ever thought of laminating it with glossy colour foil - like they did it with cars recently?
Oracal Car Wrapping Cast

Flexible?  It exists is a liquid (Mercury at room temperature) and a gaseous state as well.  But Paint, for the most part flexes with the metal, until the metal bends permanently and the plastic cracks.  The clear PVC sounds great for cars (like my Evo X) but might be a wee bit overkill for an indoor computer.  It is like having the body shop painting stuff; it looks great, but they do that to cars for a reason.

"Sometimes 'more' isn't better, it is just 'more'."

[klx300r]

How do you guys feel about repainting all or part of a classic? What if "retr0bright" doesn't do the trick on a particular area/unit ?

For me, if I was restoring a unit for my personal use, I'd do the lids, chassis...but never the bezel, or never where the metallic stickers (or other such stickers are. I prefer not to paint over a classic, but if restoring for authentic looks, I am sure it's had to have been done.

No reason other than general chit chat.:pint:

I painted an A500 that was horribly yellowed about 10 years ago before Retrobrite was around and it came out great.  The trick is to take your time and add 2 good coats of plastic paint and make sure to remove all labels/stickers before hand.

[danbeaver]

Well I'm glad to hear that you got good results. Would you share the brand of paint?

[sir_bacharach]

Also, any pics of said painted Amiga?

[royalcrown]

As far as the feet questiongoes, I am mulling doing a 2000 all commodore and as close to 100 percent period as I can get one, you know like a "stock" resto
on cars.

While the C= stuff had loads of aftermarket stuff, kind of neat to see an all C= machine (historical context) flaws and all.

The original feet?  For replacements the 1" rubber or felt circles at Wally World work fine. Online you can get the square black rubber feet (Jameco, MCM Electronics).  The A2000's used cork (never looked for them), the others are all black rubber. The smaller stuff used clear-ish rubber (Lowes).  The A4000T used an adjustable stand -- only The Lord and the case maker (Enlight) have a clue. I use felt so it slides easier to get to.

Boxes vs wedges: I have some wedges, but just try to find stories of a moderately expanded A1200 (or minimally expanded A600) and they read like Frankenstein's Monster. Yes I like the C128D, but still have my 1983 C64..