[Amps] Alpha 78

[k7rdx]

Take the panel to a PPG automotive paint supplier and they can digitally
match the color. You should be able to get them to mix a base coat that can
be clear-coated for an outstanding finish. There are dulling agents that can
be added to get the desired sheen. If the cabinet is aluminum, after it is
stripped bare you must apply zinc cromate primer to stop oxidation and then
prepare the cabinet for painting..I do all my custom built amps with
automotive urethane base/clearcoat finish and the results are great..Jim.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kenneth Grimm" <kgrimm at adelphia.net>
To: "AMPS" <amps at contesting.com>
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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