[TenTec] Omni cabinet covering

[Don Allen]

Not sure of the width required for the OP needs, but I've used this on 
smaller Ten-Tec rigs with excellent results... see link below --

Also, I believe the original Ten-Tec vinyl covering was manufactured by 
Con-Tact, a brand of self-adhesive covering now manufactured by Kittrich 
Corporation.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Creative-Covering-Leather-Black/dp/B0050PBIKG/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1345837087&sr=1-8&keywords=black+contact+paper

73
Don W9CW


On 8/24/2012 12:26 PM, Robert Mcgraw wrote:
> This sounds like a very good process to get correct color and texture.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>> 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 at contesting.com
>> [mailto:tentec-bounces at 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 at msn.com>
>> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at 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 at contesting.com
>>> [mailto:tentec-bounces at 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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