The Blue Commodore 64C

(Warning, several large images!)

Recently, I got a 64C which worked well but had a horribly yellowed case.   I had heard about some special paint called "Krylon Fusion" that was supposed to bind well to plastic.  So I picked up a can for $7 (that cost more than the 64C did!) of the "Patriot Blue" color to use on the case, from Canadian Tire.  They also have a color called "River Rock" which looks similar to the 64C original color, but I wanted to be adventurous.

• Below is the original yellowish color - note the "good" 64C on the left, for comparison.  Ick!

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• Here's the cover after removal.   Gave it a quick wipe with paint thinner, as per instructions.  The plastic itself is that color - it's not like you can just clean it off.

• I put masking tape over the "Commodore 64" label and gave it several light coats, as per instructions.

• Finished!  Two long hours later, it's touch-dry for handling.

• Put it all back together, along with the "good" keyboard.  Looks awesome!

• One final touch:  A case badge from a (totally dead, long discarded) Commodore PC-10III.  Note the case texture at the bottom left.

• Ready to run!!

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