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Title: Keycap Shines
Post by: NimbleTortoise on Mon, 30 December 2019, 21:48:39

I wanted to see people's keycaps that have shined to judge for myself whether I like them or not and willing to buy another GMK set. I've seen some sets already but would like to see more. Feel free to post and share

Title: Re: Keycap Shines
Post by: Ckeeb on Thu, 06 February 2020, 22:38:04

Just want to jump up to wait too...

Title: Re: Keycap Shines
Post by: phinix on Sat, 15 February 2020, 07:41:33

Yep, I would like to see some shine as well..

Title: Re: Keycap Shines
Post by: TsuyuuRX on Fri, 28 February 2020, 08:53:06

Same. I want to see some of the wear and tear over time as well.

Title: Re: Keycap Shines
Post by: wholypantalones on Fri, 28 February 2020, 09:27:05

(https://i.imgur.com/3XEqPmZ.png)

Now is my time to.. shine?

OG double shot Desko caps after what I would assume is about two hours of usage.  :p

Title: Re: Keycap Shines
Post by: phinix on Fri, 28 February 2020, 09:47:18

Quote from: wholypantalones on Fri, 28 February 2020, 09:27:05

Show Image

(https://i.imgur.com/3XEqPmZ.png)

Now is my time to.. shine?

OG double shot Desko caps after what I would assume is about two hours of usage.  :p

Seriously, how long does it take to get this result?

Title: Re: Keycap Shines
Post by: wholypantalones on Fri, 28 February 2020, 10:56:01

Quote from: phinix on Fri, 28 February 2020, 09:47:18

Quote from: wholypantalones on Fri, 28 February 2020, 09:27:05

Show Image

(https://i.imgur.com/3XEqPmZ.png)

Now is my time to.. shine?

OG double shot Desko caps after what I would assume is about two hours of usage.  :p

Seriously, how long does it take to get this result?

I bought these second hand so I have no idea what the usage timespan is, but I'd guess a few years at least eight hours a day.

Title: Re: Keycap Shines
Post by: benfrain on Fri, 28 February 2020, 13:55:40

I don’t have a photo but my ABS went shiny after a couple of years.

As such I only go for PBT caps now. Much prefer them. Can’t understand the fascination with GMK double shots given how poorly they age in everyday use. But each to their own

Title: Re: Keycap Shines
Post by: pr0ximity on Fri, 28 February 2020, 21:25:26

A couple of my favorites:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49238275427_5bfd3c45f0_k.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/4886/45429910514_2e398ebbe7_k.jpg)