llopis Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I have some 600XL that have some ugly metal keys and cartridge doors. I'm guessing those parts are brushed aluminum, right? Any tips to restore them? It looks like they've gotten some kind of oxidation, and they're not smooth to the touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Check out this thread: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/104583-tipstricksproducts-used-in-restoration/ Tezz and others have provided tips on exactly this subject. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asommer Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) Maybe a fiberglass pen would help? Could also try a dab of isopropyl alcohol. Err ya, what @flashjazzcat said Edited February 8, 2019 by asommer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jowi Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Just get some chrome or metal polish for your car. Rub with a soft cloth and it will be so smooth and shiny you can see your reflection in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) I have some 600XL that have some ugly metal keys and cartridge doors. I'm guessing those parts are brushed aluminum, right? Any tips to restore them? It looks like they've gotten some kind of oxidation, and they're not smooth to the touch. The cartridge flaps and console key tops are iridite treated brushed aluminum. Where the surface of the console key tops have become worn away with use in previous years I have polished them back to the shiny Aluminium with metal polish as Jowi mentioned above. Last year I bought a 600XL which wasn't in the best shape, the console keys tops were scratched, worn and affected by bad storage. This time I set up a small wooden jig and sanded them down with low grit wet n' dry paper working up to a higher 1500 grit until all of the marks were removed, I then gave them an anodized look with a re-anodizing spray paint. They turned out quite nice in the end. If I had other things to paint I would have given them a 2k clear coat as well but they look nice as they are and will probably wear at least as well as the original surface. Here's a before and after of the keys.. Edited February 8, 2019 by Tezz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) some folks after the mirror polish, give them a light brushing followed by waxing or scrub them clean and then seal them protecting them from oils, moisture, etc. brushed aluminum Edited February 8, 2019 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) I've added the same info to the pinned restoration thread. I forgot to include that last year. Edited February 8, 2019 by Tezz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) they are iridite treated brushed aluminum when coming from factory a clear plastic protective film covered them as well. depending on the factory it would be considered a chromate coating and arguements about whether it's iridite or clear alodine may ensue..... it is not anodized. please amend your restoration tip. Edited February 8, 2019 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 just to give some food for though... https://www.finishing.com/448/95.shtml https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pdfs/Iridite-Instructions.pdf I just quick search my terms after the post, I have not checked all the info these sites provide, but a skimming says close enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 please amend your restoration tip. ok thanks, I've updated the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) the method you used, looks great however. I don't want to come off ill tempered, I was kind of in a just the facts moment... please forgive if it seemed blunt or crass in the way I composed it. Edited February 8, 2019 by _The Doctor__ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 the method you used, looks great however. I don't want to come off ill tempered, I was kind of in a just the facts moment... please forgive if it seemed blunt or crass in the way I composed it. No not all, it's no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llopis Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Very useful stuff. Thanks everybody. I'll give it a try and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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