[Boatanchors] Questions about re-doing panels for DX-35/40

[jeremy-ca]

Any paint supplier with a computer matching system can duplicate it. Go over 
the paint with a 1500 grit wet sanding to remove any oxidation and bring 
back the true original colors.

If you know someone with a good graphics package have them duplicate the 
lettering on a transfer sheet. Sort of a modern way to do the old style rub 
on lettering. Ive done it when I had those programs at work and the results 
looked factory on several homebrew items.

Carl
KM1H






----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WØQFC" <erastber at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "heathkit" <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>; <FLBOATANCHORS at yahoogroups.com>; 
<boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 12:58 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Questions about re-doing panels for DX-35/40


>I understand from several sources that to silkscreen a panel you must first
> paint the entire panel with the "base" color ~ in is case, the lighter
> ("silver") color.
>
> So, this begs the question: Has anyone successfully matched the lighter,
> silver color? If so, what brand of paint and what is the formula?
>
> Also, several people had indicated a interest in re-soing their panels if 
> I
> could find a source for the silkscreening.
>
> One person I contacted said that doing one panel would be expensive ~ $70 
> or
> so and the more he does at one time would lower the price for each panel.
>
> I would like to find out how many of you guys would be interested in
> re-doing a DX-35 panel and then, later on, the DX-40?
>
> Please let me know soon as I would like to get the ball rolling on this
> project!
>
> 73
>
> Gene, WØQFC
>
> www.w0qfc.com
>
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