[Amps] [BULK] - Re: Alpha 78

[k7rdx]

Most automotive paint is catalized and will certainally cure at ambient
temperature. The shops generally use a forced drying system to get the job
done faster...I`m certain of this having worked in the collision industry
for over 40 yrs..Jim.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Katz" <stevek at jmr.com>
To: "'Gary Smith'" <wa6fgi at sbcglobal.net>; "Kenneth Grimm"
<kgrimm at adelphia.net>; "AMPS" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] [BULK] - Re: Alpha 78


> 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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