FIND: Commodore SuperPET SP9000 + 2040

From: Dwight K. Elvey <dwight.elvey_at_amd.com>
Date: Thu Jun 17 12:27:24 2004

>From: "Vintage Computer Festival" <vcf_at_siconic.com>
>
>On Thu, 17 Jun 2004, Ernest wrote:
>
>> If the paint job is beyond hope, you might as well try to do a
>> restoration on it, rather than a preservation. One thing you might
>> consider, if you really want it to look like new, is to take the empty
>> case to an auto paint shop and have them give it a professional paint
>> job. A friend of mine did this with one of his old computers, and the
>> shop did a fantastic job for less than $100.00. Those guys know how to
>> match paint, patch dents and scratches, and all that.
>
>Or take it to a place that will powder coat it, so they can also match the
>texture.
>


Hi
 I'm told that some vinegar will remove rust stains. Try
putting a piece of paper towel on a small patch and wet it
with white distilled vinegar. Let it sit for a few hours
and see how it does.
 Even if it doesn't work, what do you have to lose.
Dwight
Received on Thu Jun 17 2004 - 12:27:24 BST