Case painting tips

JonSick · 28 May 2009, 01:12

Ok so pretend I know nothing about refinishing.

If I wanted to refin a plastic amiga case and have a nice smooth non-sticky finish, what products/steps do I need?

Do I need to rough the surface up with sandpaper and then spray primer/color/clear?

I refinish wood mainly, but this is new territory for me.

Jope · 28 May 2009, 12:55

1) The base work must be pristine. It must also be smooth and dent free.. Just like painting a car.
2) Use degreaser before painting anything, also wipe/blow off all dust (compressed air).
3) Apply a plastic primer that suits your paint, else the layers will cook.

Then the rest is colour / clear coat, again make sure they're compatible with each other and your primer.

Amiga1992 · 28 May 2009, 16:02

Check this thread out:
http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?...ight=vinyl+dye

Chain · 29 May 2009, 00:00

Case painting tip number one: Dont paint it!

rkauer · 29 May 2009, 04:20

Number two: just put the computer/console back to the original colour will make wonders.

gklinger · 29 May 2009, 04:33

I find vinyl dye works better than paint but few people seem to know about it.

Jope · 30 May 2009, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chain

Case painting tip number one: Dont paint it!

I have to agree :-)

Photon · 31 May 2009, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chain

Case painting tip number one: Dont paint it!

My sentiments exactly - if it's yellowed, replace the case/keytops/keyboard. They're on eBay and Amigakit.com.

But the first answer by Jope is CCC, clear, concise and complete. Buy 4 spray cans and you're done. The only tricky part is finding non-corrosive colors, but just go to car parts place or something and tell them it's for your plastic bumper

28 May 2009, 01:12	#1
JonSick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 255	Case painting tips Ok so pretend I know nothing about refinishing. If I wanted to refin a plastic amiga case and have a nice smooth non-sticky finish, what products/steps do I need? Do I need to rough the surface up with sandpaper and then spray primer/color/clear? I refinish wood mainly, but this is new territory for me.

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28 May 2009, 12:55	#2
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,911	1) The base work must be pristine. It must also be smooth and dent free.. Just like painting a car. 2) Use degreaser before painting anything, also wipe/blow off all dust (compressed air). 3) Apply a plastic primer that suits your paint, else the layers will cook. Then the rest is colour / clear coat, again make sure they're compatible with each other and your primer.

28 May 2009, 16:02	#3
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,654	Check this thread out: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?...ight=vinyl+dye

29 May 2009, 00:00	#4
Chain A-Collector, repairments Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Czech Rep. Age: 50 Posts: 1,536	Case painting tip number one: Dont paint it!

29 May 2009, 04:20	#5
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 58 Posts: 3,482	Number two: just put the computer/console back to the original colour will make wonders.

29 May 2009, 04:33	#6
gklinger Vegetable Lasagna Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, CANADA Age: 54 Posts: 711	I find vinyl dye works better than paint but few people seem to know about it.

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