[ARC5] FS: SCR-543 WW II Radio Set

[Frank Barnes]

Many years ago the Swedish Volvo company recommended wiping down their
automobiles with linseed oil after a good wash.  Twice a year, IIRC.  I
doubt that recommendation still holds, with the modern paints in use.  And
Sweden doesn't produce the Volvo any more...

On Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM <scottjohnson1 at cox.net> wrote:

> I may sound incredible, but here in Arizona, linseed oil is considered by
> many (including me) to be a great protectant for wood, and painted metal
> surfaces.  It withstands the sun, and it is good on old military vehicles
> that are painted with alkyd enamel, renews it for a few years at a time.
> And it is cheap, in a relative sense.  Just wipe it on with a rag.  No
> skill necessary!
>
> Scott W7SVJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net <arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf Of Hubert Miller
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 22:42
> To: ARC-5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>; milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] FS: SCR-543 WW II Radio Set
>
> >On Behalf Of 1oldlens1
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 7:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] FS: SCR-543 WW II Radio Set
>
> Boiled linseed oil works wonders for wrinkles finish paint . After washing
> it  dry it and wipe down with the oil. Afrwe a few minutes wipe. Off the
> excess with a dry cloth and let it dry.  It will dry in a couple of hours
> but look wet, >like fresh paint.  Lubricating oil never dries and will
> collect dust. Linseed oil will not and does feel oily.
>
> Sounds like maybe a real good tip. I will have to try it out first on
> something small, like a control box.
> Years ago, someone told me 'Armorall' makes the old rigs look great. Then
> someone else told me, only do this if you will never ever want to repaint
> the item.
> -Hue Miller
>
>
>
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Frank Barnes
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