All,
One of the things I have done in the past is to select a textured paint for
the first coat. Then, over paint the textured paint with the correct color.
Many times I have not been able to find the correct color in the textured
paint. But, by over painting, I get the color I wanted.
Sherwin-Williams will mix just about any color paint you need. I have used
them to match some of the "boat anchor" colors. Also, Harbor Freight sells
a sprayer that works well for cabinets. Their item number is: #44677. It
is a High Volume Low Pressure type of sprayer. Several of the boat anchor
re-builders use this machine to repaint cabinets and report good results
with it.
Jerry W5JH
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Bob McGraw - K4TAX
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 8:21 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni cabinet covering
There's several "textured" paints available in spray cans available in
different colors and finishes found at stores like Lowe's and Home Depot.
These are the type that do not require baking to attain the finish.
The best job I've obtained was by a friend in the auto body business. I've
had several cabinets painted by a local auto body shop. They matched the
original color and texture very precisely and the finish turned out
pristine. Not necessarily inexpensive, but sure looked great!
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "GARY HUBER" <glhuber@msn.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni cabinet covering
> For black covers as with the Drake R4-B receiver, I used to use Barbecue
> Black from Rust-Oleum..... looking at their website, I don't see that, but
> they do have a hammered series as well as a textured series, high
> temperature, and epoxy paints. Krylon paints are also a good choice as
> I've
> used them for accessories in the shack.
>
>
> 73 ES DX,
> Gary -- AB9M
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:50 AM
> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni cabinet covering
>
> James, please do that.
> I think we all face this problem from time to time.
>
> When I was a teenager, I used to buy broken receivers and transmitters at
> the Hamfest flea markets, fix them and then repaint their cabinets. I
> never
> found a decent method to paint them. They always looked good but were
> over-sensitive to scratching.
>
> I have a couple of old pieces of equipment now that I would like to
> repaint.
>
> Tnx.
>
> 73
> Rick, DJ0IP
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Richards
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 7:32 AM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni cabinet covering
>
> I am not sure. Now that I have opened up the door, I may have to
> close it by saying I don't know exactly what type of paint they used.
> I thought it was the type that looks shiny, crinkled, and hard. I might
> have to post the other guys for details. I have see photos of their
> results, and the radios looked great, and the paint was supposedly
> "tempered" that way. I will ask around if there is interest in my doing
> that.
>
> ============== JHR =======================
>
>
>
> On 8/24/2012 1:20 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>> James, did this procedure work with glossy colors too, or only
>> hammertone?
>>
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