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Subject: Dyeing PCBs for a vintage look

From: "Brad" <unclefalter@...>
Date: 2016-11-12

Hey guys,

 

I have recently heard of some methods of ‘dyeing’ PCBs to achieve coloration closer to what vintage PCB stock looked like.  I’m wondering if any of you have experience on this, what works, etc.

 

I recently acquired some original, untouched Mark-8 computer boards: http://bradhodge.ca/blog/?p=826

 

I’m hoping to use them to help create replicas.  But I just can’t get the PCB to look the way I want.  They look too modern.   I’ve heard dyeing can help, and that one can even fake the fab house marks somehow.

 

I’m surprised there isn’t a stock of vintage copper clad out there somewhere.  Seems to be vintage everything else these days in electronics..

 

Brad