[ARC5] [Milsurplus] Cleaning fine crackle paint

[Tim]

Reading intently.....However, dumb question:  Why "wrinkle" paint in the
first place?  I sure like how it looks, reminds me of the old surplus
stores on Radio Row.  But why not just Mk ! Mod 0 black/gray paint?  There
is a war on you know....

73, Tim
N6CC

On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 10:59 AM, <hwhall at compuserve.com> wrote:

>
>  Thanks to all for all of the discussions and ideas.
>
> I should clarify that the item I'm concerned with is not a cabinet/case
> but a steel chassis with fine black crackle paint and all the components
> (switches, knobs, indicator lamps, transformer, chokes, capacitor can, tube
> sockets) mounted on the chassis. So, I guess I ought to be wary of strong
> soap and other chemicals, because I don't wish to strip the parts off.
>
> I think I see that one of my problems is that the toothbrush doesn't have
> fine enough bristles so I'll add a paintbrush to the my tools. There is
> some oily dirt from a mechanical automatic keyer that I'll need to use some
> degreasing action on but there are few screws or components nearby that to
> worry about. And I should expect to have to treat the paint (oil or wax)
> after all cleaning since I may not get all the fine dust out of the crackle
> & it will make the paint appear faded if untreated.
>
> Thanks & 73,
> Wayne
>
>  WB4OGM
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hwhall <hwhall at compuserve.com>
> To: arc5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>; milsurplus <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thu, Apr 16, 2015 5:47 pm
> Subject: [Milsurplus] Cleaning fine crackle paint
>
>
> I'm sure this has been covered but probably long ago... What are some good
> techniques for cleaning old, fine dirt & dust from fine grained black
> crackle
> paint? I've tried dish soap, warm water & toothbrush but it seems every
> time it
> the paint dries there is still light colored dirt in the crackles.
>
> Thanks &
> 73,
>
> Wayne
> WB4OGM
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