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I recently got an HP-67. One cosmetic problem it has is a shiny spot on the front face between the "E" key and the "SST" key. A couple pictures are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/C-RthKo3OFAsPESnjXWb3DJFQUrqvbY7ReWm5TggMMM?feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RtH8bbztg4XbOkKQf2DUHTJFQUrqvbY7ReWm5TggMMM?feat=directlink
Has some outer finish worn off in this area? Is there any way to restore the matte finish to this area?
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Hello Colin, may you format properly the liks to the pictures in your post? thank you
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may you format properly the liks to the pictures in your post? thank you
Does this work?
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Some possible solutions: http://www.hpmuseum.org/cgi-sys/cgiwrap/hpmuseum/archv019.cgi?read=160724#160724
Search the archives for more posts from Geoff on classic restoration. Tons of good material there. Someday, it might even become a book ;-)
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Someday, it might even become a book ;-)
Geoff, give us a IBAN for the reservation...what's about the last chapter?
I'll give you the GPS point of my home, drop me a prewiev please when you fly on this area :)
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Thanks for the pointer! I was not using the right search terms.
Looks like I may have made it worse by using 409 :(
At least the label did not come off. I'll try spraying with matte lacquer once I have it apart to fix the card reader.
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...Looks like I may have made it worse by using 409 :(
Without a doubt. You're lucky the white lettering didn't melt away.
Check out the ingredients: http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~safety/MSDS/FORMULA%20409%20CLEANER.htm
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Here are a couple pictures of the face after disassembling, cleaning and spraying with Matte Clear Lacquer paint. Not perfect, but better!
Also got the card reader working while apart.
Thanks for help!
