Small scratches and dents?

Sim085 · 06 April 2021, 15:10

Anyone had any success fixing small scratches and dents from their amigas? I know about retro-bright to try and get the machine looking as it used to. However what about those scratches and dents these machines collected over time? Any hints on what or not to do?

Sim085 · 06 April 2021, 17:06

I did find this article:
https://retrohax.net/broken-plastic-case-no-problem-2/

However I cannot understand how they get the end-result without spraying.

btw - the scratches/dents I am speaking about are micro compared to those in the photos, however still interesting how they still get such a good end result.

TjLaZer · 06 April 2021, 19:27

You can try to sand it down or just use filler like in the article. Problem is you will lose some of the texture. Only reason why it looks good is the case looks grimy and dirty and it blends in with the filler! I wouldn't even bother with a C64 or 1200 case anymore since you can buy new ones. Hopefully 500 cases are released soon!

Sim085 · 08 April 2021, 11:01

Well it is not just A1200 and A500 cases. Looking at the last photo in the article is like he cleaned it out and somehow all cracks are no longer visible. This is why I thought it was painted to achieve such a finish.

06 April 2021, 15:10	#1
Sim085 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 962	Small scratches and dents? Anyone had any success fixing small scratches and dents from their amigas? I know about retro-bright to try and get the machine looking as it used to. However what about those scratches and dents these machines collected over time? Any hints on what or not to do? Last edited by Sim085; 06 April 2021 at 15:38.

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06 April 2021, 17:06	#2
Sim085 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 962	I did find this article: https://retrohax.net/broken-plastic-case-no-problem-2/ However I cannot understand how they get the end-result without spraying. btw - the scratches/dents I am speaking about are micro compared to those in the photos, however still interesting how they still get such a good end result.

06 April 2021, 19:27	#3
TjLaZer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tacoma, WA USA Age: 52 Posts: 1,915	You can try to sand it down or just use filler like in the article. Problem is you will lose some of the texture. Only reason why it looks good is the case looks grimy and dirty and it blends in with the filler! I wouldn't even bother with a C64 or 1200 case anymore since you can buy new ones. Hopefully 500 cases are released soon!

08 April 2021, 11:01	#4
Sim085 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 962	Well it is not just A1200 and A500 cases. Looking at the last photo in the article is like he cleaned it out and somehow all cracks are no longer visible. This is why I thought it was painted to achieve such a finish.

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