[Amps] [BULK] - Re: Alpha 78

[Steve Katz]

Remember auto body paint doesn't cure at room temperature.  It's baked on.
High-temp curing finishes don't *ever* fully dry without heat applied.

For air-dry paint, I use Cardinal almost exclusively, since they can match
anything to a tiny sample, guarantee results, are reasonably priced, and
will provide single spray can lots to order.

http://www.cardinalpaint.com/index2.html

Cardinal is likely the leading provider of liquid and powder coat finishes
to the electronics industry.  (I have nothing to do with them, just a
customer.)

WB2WIK/6

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Smith [mailto:wa6fgi at sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 1:29 PM
To: Kenneth Grimm; AMPS
Subject: [BULK] - Re: [Amps] Alpha 78


Go to any auto body paint supply store.  Most of them are able to computer
color match the color of whatever it is (in the case your Alpha 78 front
panel) you bring to them.
73,
Gary... wa6fgi
 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kenneth Grimm 
  To: AMPS 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 12:54 PM
  Subject: [Amps] Alpha 78


  I have a new front panel installed on a Alpha 78 that I recently 
  acquired, but the cabinet is still a grungy, sticky mess.  Naturally I 
  would like to strip and paint it.  Alpha suggest that I take the old 
  cover to a body shop and have it matched, but I'm afraid it may be too 
  messed up to ever get an accurate match.  The sticky paint has acquired 
  so much dust and grime over the years, I can't get a good match off of 
  it.  Has anyone tackled this problem and happen to have a paint formula 
  handy?  A Krylon or other canned paint number would be even greater.   :-)
  73,

  -- 

  Ken K4XL
  k4xl at arrl.net

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