[Coco] Re: [Color Computer] Case & Keyboard Restoration

[jdaggett at gate.net]

On 25 Jan 2005 at 22:54, John E. Malmberg wrote:

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> jdaggett at gate.net wrote:
> > Krylon now makes a paint that is formulated to stick to plastics
> > better. Generally paint does not like to stick to plastic unless one
> > cures the paint at an elevated temperature. The problem is the
> > better the cure, the higher the temperature. Sadly enough, most
> > common paints cure at temperatures that start to deform the plastic
> > or alter its mechanical strength.
> 
> Some collectors like to have their machines the original color.
> 
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John I can agree here on this. Some collectors feel that any piant will deminish the 
value of the item. They would rather accept the discoloration of the pigment.

> Does Krylon have any color numbers that are close to the various
> colors that a COCO originally was?
>

I am not sure of what colors Krylon has in their new formulated paints for plastics. 

 
> I have also wondered if a product known as Shrinky-Dinks could be used
> to make Memory size buttons that look like the Tandy style.
> 

Totalluy unfamiliar with this. Can't help at all here.


james

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