Re: Removing paint from Apple IIgs casing

[Gabriel Morales <Togega@Concentric.net>]

Rubywand wrote:
> 
>      If the painter-owner left the front panel of the IIgs case alone,
> my inclination would be to give George's "GoJer" (or whatever) hand
> cleaner method a try.
> 
>      If the hand cleaner does not work or if the whole thing is painted
> except for the Apple symbol, protecting the symbol with tape and
> repainting looks like the best solution. Lettering could be added later
> via rub-on letters or you could use the "Apple Computer" part of the
> clear decals-- i.e. your case would say "Apple Computer" instead of
> "Apple IIGS".
> 
>      If everything is painted including the Apple symbol, it's probably
> too late to save any part of the logo. _Maybe_, with some lubricant type
> cleaner, a flat wooden stylus could be used to scrape away paint from
> the symbol and even the lettering on the case.
> 
>      One option for getting a fresh logo and name is the insert used
> when IIe's were converted to IIgs's. Someone may have one of these to
> sell. You could apply it to a IIgs case using double-sided tape.

I write:

The Apple Logo and lettering are the only things on the front panel not
painted over. I'll try removing the paint first using George Rentovich
and your suggestion. If that doesn't work I'll repaint it. I'll write
back with the result later. Thank you for your help.

Gabriel Morales