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Zfrenchy
(@zfrenchy)
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PETC filament ATARI color

I am looking for a PETG filament which should be the same color of a vintage ATARI ST computer.

Anyone use this filament ? what was the color result after printing ?

https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-petg-urban-grey-1kg/

Posted : 10/01/2023 10:10 pm
Diem
 Diem
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The case is ABS.  It will have discoloured, yellowed over time with UV exposure.  It may be possible to match the original colour, in ABS, if you can find a protected corner but matching the ageing in the short term will need paint.

Cheerio,

Posted : 11/01/2023 5:55 am
vsrkcapital
(@vsrkcapital)
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RE: PETC filament ATARI color

Thank you for sharing

Posted : 11/01/2023 6:58 am
Zfrenchy
(@zfrenchy)
Eminent Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: PETC filament ATARI color

Understand the issue with yellowing ABS, but I have new external parts and I want design case matching design and color of the original ST.

Not sure if Prusament Marble grey or Gravity grey will match ?

Posted : 26/01/2023 1:26 am
Diem
 Diem
(@diem)
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No idea, I haven't encountered an ATARI in a loooong time.

You will need to open the case and find an unfaded area to scan with a colour-matcher then either search for that profile or order a few samples to match.  If you need a large quantity (we're talking 100's of spools) then many manufacturers will happily make a custom batch.

Cheerio,

Posted : 26/01/2023 1:50 am
Zfrenchy
(@zfrenchy)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: PETC filament ATARI color

OK, I will order some grey PETG and what match.

Posted : 26/01/2023 2:45 am
René
(@rene-3)
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RE: PETC filament ATARI color

At Colorfabb in the Netherlands you can purchase PLA filament per roll in a RAL color of your choice.

They deliver all over the world.

Here is a link to the RAL colors they produce.

https://colorfabb.com/filaments/color-on-demand/ral-colors

Posted : 26/01/2023 12:23 pm
Diem
 Diem
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...but only PLA afaIk.  It might be worth contacting them and asking about ABS.

Cheerio,

Posted : 26/01/2023 8:24 pm
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