Painting IBM Model M

[PigCorpse]

Hi!

I have an IBM Model M and it's in white. My whole setup is black and I don't want any other keyboard so I'm thinking of painting it black.

What kind of paint should I use? I would like it to be glossy, not because of the looks, but because I don't like the matte feel on a keyboard.

Would it be better to get a professional painter to do it? I'm a complete n00b who has never done this before.

Thanks!

 

[SarverSystems]

Vinyl Dye, but good luck with the letters on the keys.

 

[PigCorpse]

No lol. I don't think I can paint the letters and do a good job lol.

I'll take out the keys and disassemble the casing.

How much is vinyl dye?

 

[filthysanchez]

i used spray paint on the keyboard i painted.
it turned out ok, but i broke about 10 keys, but only 3 fall off when i flip it upside down.

 

[SarverSystems]

Vinyl Dye will last a lot longer in high traffic areas like your keyboard.

 

[Stu55]

You could use vinyl letters.