WANTED: Case and Function key plastic

[bigdufuss]

Hello fellow forumers (is that a word ...?!?!)

So, I am on the scrounge/hunt for:
1. A new top case for BBC Model B (the one I have has been written on by whoever owned i last, so not ideal!)
2. The plastic function key strip. I have managed to snap the one I have - great! Super glue goes so far but looks crap!

**** NOW SORTED - THANKS ****

Thank you in advance.
Hope I can be of help to someone soon ....

Matthew

[marcusjambler]

Hi Matthew

Just a thought... Have you tried IPA on the writing or is it chiselled in...

Marcus

[bigdufuss]

Hi Matthew

Just a thought... Have you tried IPA on the writing or is it chiselled in...

Marcus

Hello Marcus
I have only done the old "peroxide + UV" thing. Seems to lighten the case slighty, but will not shift the writing.
I assume it's a permanent marker.

Thank you
Matthew

[marcusjambler]

Hi Mathew

IPA will most likely lift the marker pen stains off the surface.
I've used it on all my Beebs.

Something like this :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IPA-Isopropy ... 1313342120

Marcus

[1024MAK]

May need to use a toothbrush with some IPA to help remove the ink from the textured surface of the case.

Mark

[bigdufuss]

Many thanks guys .... here I go again .......

[topcat96]

And if that fails, I have a complete BBC B case that is slightly yellowed with no external writing or ex-school markings on it ... comes with a fairly clear function key strip and an intact ashtray.

Shout or PM me if needed/wanted/drooling for it to head in your direction accompanied by a friendly courier.

Many thanks guys .... here I go again .......

[bigdufuss]

And if that fails, I have a complete BBC B case that is slightly yellowed with no external writing or ex-school markings on it ... comes with a fairly clear function key strip and an intact ashtray.

Shout or PM me if needed/wanted/drooling for it to head in your direction accompanied by a friendly courier.

Many thanks guys .... here I go again .......

Thanks TopCat, would deffo be interested in the case but can't PM as I have not earn't my brownie pointes yet .......

[zeem]

If it's of any use, I once successfully removed permanent marker from an Apple Powerbook 180c using toothpaste and a piece of paper towel. I think it works as a very mild abrasive that removes the ink from the surface of the plastic, in a way that doesn't affect the surface texture.

[1024MAK]

Thanks TopCat, would deffo be interested in the case but can't PM as I have not earn't my brownie pointes yet .......

You have mail! Check your PM inbox...

Mark

[bigdufuss]

If it's of any use, I once successfully removed permanent marker from an Apple Powerbook 180c using toothpaste and a piece of paper towel. I think it works as a very mild abrasive that removes the ink from the surface of the plastic, in a way that doesn't affect the surface texture.

Thank you - any help gratefully received ....

[bigdufuss]

Thanks TopCat, would deffo be interested in the case but can't PM as I have not earn't my brownie pointes yet .......

You have mail! Check your PM inbox...

Mark

Cheers mark!

[1024MAK]

Thanks TopCat, would deffo be interested in the case but can't PM as I have not earn't my brownie pointes yet .......

You have mail! Check your PM inbox...

Mark

Cheers mark!

You actually need to thank Daniel, he is the admin that made the change for you.

Mark

[bigdufuss]

You have mail! Check your PM inbox...

Mark

Cheers mark!

You actually need to thank Daniel, he is the admin that made the change for you.

Mark

Thank you Daniel !!

[topcat96]

Package on it's way

[bigdufuss]

Package on it's way

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