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Re: 1977 original apple II restoration (PICTURES!)...

adric22@yahoo.com wrote:

Looks good.  I have done a lot of 8-bit computer restorations, but
never an Apple II.. Actually, I have cleaned a few Apple IIe's, but
that is about it.  I've done lots of restorations of Commodore
machines, Macintoshes, and once even an old MITS Altair.

I've never had any luck with paint.  I've tried painting and it ruins
the original texture of the machine and also tends to rub off or turn
dark colors if exposed to oil from skin (such as fingers and palms
typing on them)  Perhaps I just haven't gotten the right kind of paint.
  I have never used paint for scratches.. usually to try to cover up
yellowing fom UV exposure.


If the paint is used just for "spotting", then texture is almost
a blessing.  Just apply it lightly with an almost "dry" brush, and
the coat will be very thin with blended edges.

The trick, of course, is mixing the right color (and hoping that
the Apple doesn't yellow further, which would make the paint stand
out  ;-).

-michael

Music synthesis for 8-bit Apple II's!
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