[Boatanchors] Recommendations - Best Black Crackle Paint

[Glen Zook]

Stay clear of the "Plasti-Kote" paint sold in many
auto supply stores.  I have tried it in several
different colors and all of them produce very "spotty"
results.

For example, on the replacement crystal doors that I
make for the Heath DX-35 and DX-40 those are a little
over 3 X 4 inches in size.  I paint them 9 at a time
on using a fixture that holds them steady (3 wide by 3
tall).  Therefore, they all get the same amount of
paint, etc.  Of the 9 I am lucky to get 3 that have a
satisfactory finish.  I have tried baking, air drying,
painting on a very hot day, etc.  Nothing works with
that brand of paint.

Illinois Bronze made some excellent crinkle/wrinkle
paints back in the 1970s and 1980s.  Unfortunately,
government regulations no longer allow the chemicals
that were used to be put in spray cans.  Therefore,
the paint is no longer available.  I used to use this
paint on restorations of things like the metal
cabinets used by Atwater-Kent during the 1920s and the
finish was excellent.

Glen, K9STH


--- "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com> wrote:

The Paint Pete mentioned (VHT) is the type I've used
since the 70s. Found it at a Harley Davidson store,
with the expected higher price. It works excellent,
but requires a bit of skill to apply in uniform layers
for an even texture. The electric oven is the best bet
if you can swing it, toaster oven suggestion by W3JN
or heat lamps in a box as others have said works well
for smaller items.









Glen, K9STH

Website:  http://k9sth.com


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