[Boatanchors] SP-600 red knob re-finish

[Jim Wiley]

Depending on how often you use the knobs, I have found that plain red 
magic-marker ink lasts for 6 months to a year.  You might also try some 
"diluted" fingernail polish.  Use polish remover or acetone to "thin" 
polish.  BE CAREFUL not to get polish or thinner on the panel - removing 
the knobs before re-coloring them is always a good idea.


I am not sure, but I think the original color might have been applied by 
some type of process similar to anodizing.  I have seen black, blue, 
yellow and green done this way, not too sure about red.


- Jim, KL7CC



Mahlon Haunschild wrote:
> Hello, list.
>
> I've recently acquired a Hammarlund SP-600 JX-17, which of course has 
> the red aluminum knobs for certain controls.  Some of the knobs have 
> had their finish (whatever that is) worn off to the point where 
> they're really unsightly (e.g. more bright aluminum than red in one 
> case).  Has anyone out there successfully refinished these knobs and, 
> if so, how did you do it?
>
> regards,
>
> Mahlon - K4OQ
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