[ARC5] Antenna Current Meter Needed

[D. Platt]

You might want to try VHT "Wrinkle Plus" paint.  I get my stocks of it 
at Advance Auto.  I've been using it for a few years, now, and have been 
very satisfied.  The texture, as others point out, is a function of 
number of initial coats.  My proven procedure is to first heat the item 
in an oven to get the volitile to rapidly dissipate (thereby allowing 
subsequent initial coats and prevent/minimize any running) and then 
quickly into the oven.  I bake for about 25 minutes at 200 deg. F to get 
a uniform curing. Heat is the key, I must emphasize.  For ARC-5 and 
BC-348 cabinets, etc. I use but one fairly goos coat.  More paint, and 
the wrinkle is too deep.  If the XYL is hesitant, after all's finished, 
I simply run the oven up to about 450 deg for maybe 10-15 minutes.  Any 
trace of paint smell or residue is gone.  As for the kitchen... an open 
window for a few minutes helps.  The thing is, you DO want a good 
wrinkle, don't you????? Hi!!

Jeep - K3HVG

See also /Electric Radio,/ June 2010 issue, for the complete article.