[Boatanchors] Engraved Panels

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Joe,

I use the same kind of paint as Joe, but apply it about one word at a time 
with those disposible (and cheap) straight bristle glue brushes with the metal 
tube handles.  Load the brush off of the paint on the can lid and poke the 
brush straight at the panel.  Or if you stick the brush into the paint in the can, 
don't do much more than touch the surface.  And wipe the panel off with paper 
towel precut to maybe 4" x 4" and moistened on the sponge in my soldering 
station.  I never make a second swipe with the paper, but drop the used one in 
the trash can and if another swipe is needed grab another paper square.  Sorta 
like using corn cobs.  :-)

In a message dated 5/20/2007 6:33:40 PM Central Standard Time, wq3x at epix.net 
writes: 
> Hi Joe -
> 
> I use latex ceiling white paint and a small squeegee (3/4" x  2") cut from a 
> 
> piece of  1/8" thick silicone rubber. Apply with squeegee - wait - remove 
> excess with a damp cloth. If you screw up just do it again. You want the 
> letters to look smooth. That is why I don't like spackle or those lettering 
> sticks. Makes it look terrible.
> 
> Russ WQ3X
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Carole White-Connor" <carolew at bellatlantic.net>
> Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:13 PM
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Engraved Panels
> 
> 
> >Guys, I'm just finishing up a BC-779 that turned out very nicely. I've
> >repainted the front panel but need some advice on what to use to fill in
> >the engraved lettering. I'm curious as to what you have used both in
> >terms of materials and techniques.
> >
> >As always, thanks for your help.
> >
> >Joe Connor
> >
> 

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