Looking for completely glossy keycaps for Model M/Unicomp

[furrget]

Is there a place to buy a set of keycaps with non-textured tops? Something like the finish on the sides of this picture (but covering the entire keycap).

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Are glossy keys a thing? I'd love to find some.

[Muirium]

Most Model Ms have a nice shine to the front of the keys. Takes a lot of light to make them shine quite as bright as that, though.

As for glossy tops? I've no idea, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Good luck.

[wheybags]

you... could buy normal caps from unicomp and break out the belt sander

[collector of junk]

I too like glossy/shiny keycaps any for cherry mx ???

[rindorbrot]

I too like glossy/shiny keycaps any for cherry mx ???

Round 5 keycaps are at least "semi matte", so they are about as glossy as it gets for brand new caps.

For buckling springs I don't know where you could get some, except maybe just some heavy worn ones which got shiny through the usage.

[jeffkoch]

Since the original IBM keycaps are dye sub'd, you could buff them to a high shine using a cloth buffing wheel. You'll need to research what buffing compound is appropriate for that type of plastic.
https://www.google.com/search?q=buffing ... or+plastic

[002]

I wonder how many microns deep the dye sublimation goes. Deep enough to still be visible after buffing them to a shine I'd hope

[jeffkoch]

Could buy the cheapest POS terminal keyboard on ebay and have ~122 victims to practice on.

[furrget]

Sanding/buffing seems sensible enough. I'm just concerned about inconsistent finish. I'll keep looking, and post anything I find.

[YoungMichael88]

I've always dreamt of getting a full set of cosmic niqmods for my LZ. all black cosmic. But I don't think I can use blanks :/

[adhoc]

Oh my, fingerprints galore. Why would anybody want such a thing?

[wheybags]

well, for one, your caps will never go shiny if they're already shiny :p

[collector of junk]

what about acrylic gloss spray varnish may not last forever but shouldn't do any harm

[jeffkoch]

what about acrylic gloss spray varnish may not last forever but shouldn't do any harm

That would require multiple coats of finish, and wet-sanding between coats.