Black keycaps for A1200?

Oxygene · 23 August 2006, 13:51

Well,this isn't exactly a problem,but...

I just finished painting my A1200 in silver,and I think it would look very nice with black keys...I have over twenty keyboards lying around in workshop,but no one has keys that fit :-(

So,where could I buy black keycaps? ( I presume CDTV keyboard might do,but if I ever get my hands on CDTV,it's for sure I ain't gonna dismantle it)

Zetr0 · 23 August 2006, 15:47

you could do what a forum member ( BarrySWE ) here did.. modifying the top of the A12 with a slimline keyboard... i personally thought it looked very good..

i cannot find the exact post atm so heres a quick diagram... (remeber its quick lol)

another method you could use is spray the keys the colour you want and then to use decales (not the crappy sticky ones!) that you can print your own from here http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk...uct%20page.htm

it would be a bit more work but one that i believe would be worth it.

Oxygene · 23 August 2006, 16:07

Well,I've been testing transparent black spray,however,keys turned out dark grey,which didn't look too bad but that type of spray isn't sweat resistible,and also isn't compatible with any form of clear finish spray,hence it's unusable :-(

I prefer not to use decals.

Anyway,thanx for the reply,i'll try to find that post by BarrySWE.

lopos2000 · 23 August 2006, 17:13

You can see his A1200 in this thread about gamerooms BarrySWE

Zetr0 · 24 August 2006, 03:15

hmmm i would use spay (undercoat grey, then matt black) then laser-printed rub-on decales followed by a two coat spay of hardining lacqure (matt or gloss your preference... )

I have use that method many times and i have found quite hard wearing..

hmmm I admit its a (hell of a) lot of work, but it is worth it...

still i do like barrySWE's approach.... thanks for finding it loopos

23 August 2006, 13:51	#1
Oxygene Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Croatia Age: 48 Posts: 54	Black keycaps for A1200? Well,this isn't exactly a problem,but... I just finished painting my A1200 in silver,and I think it would look very nice with black keys...I have over twenty keyboards lying around in workshop,but no one has keys that fit :-( So,where could I buy black keycaps? ( I presume CDTV keyboard might do,but if I ever get my hands on CDTV,it's for sure I ain't gonna dismantle it)

23 August 2006, 15:47	#2
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	you could do what a forum member ( BarrySWE ) here did.. modifying the top of the A12 with a slimline keyboard... i personally thought it looked very good.. i cannot find the exact post atm so heres a quick diagram... (remeber its quick lol) another method you could use is spray the keys the colour you want and then to use decales (not the crappy sticky ones!) that you can print your own from here http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk...uct%20page.htm it would be a bit more work but one that i believe would be worth it. Attached Thumbnails

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23 August 2006, 16:07	#3
Oxygene Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Croatia Age: 48 Posts: 54	Well,I've been testing transparent black spray,however,keys turned out dark grey,which didn't look too bad but that type of spray isn't sweat resistible,and also isn't compatible with any form of clear finish spray,hence it's unusable :-( I prefer not to use decals. Anyway,thanx for the reply,i'll try to find that post by BarrySWE.

23 August 2006, 17:13	#4
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	You can see his A1200 in this thread about gamerooms BarrySWE

24 August 2006, 03:15	#5
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	hmmm i would use spay (undercoat grey, then matt black) then laser-printed rub-on decales followed by a two coat spay of hardining lacqure (matt or gloss your preference... ) I have use that method many times and i have found quite hard wearing.. hmmm I admit its a (hell of a) lot of work, but it is worth it... still i do like barrySWE's approach.... thanks for finding it loopos

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