ZX Spectrum faceplate fix scratches using a black marker

dougal

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I bought this ZX Spectrum from Amibay. Generally good condition but had a few scratches. Today I decided to use a black marker I use for writing on CD's etc to try and touch it up and I am impressed with the result. It dried quickly and even up close it hardly shows its touched up. Very impressed with such a simple fix.

Other stuff I did, I did the composite mod and used a 100uf 25v capacitor and unfortunately I had to replace the membrane because the original stopped working properly after I disconnected the keyboard although it still looks OK but I had a spare one brand new anyway so might as well.

I'm currently loading games using an old Android phone but I ordered one of those TZXdruino things.

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Next step would be to see if you can get the "ZX Spectrum" lettering back to white. I got s nice condition ZX that doesn't have the white lettering. Trying to figure the best way to paint it accurately.
 
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