[Boatanchors] SP-600 red knob re-finish

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Mahlon,

I''ve never owned an SP-600 but if the knobs are aluminum and the original 
untouched finish isn't quite glossy, it's probably anodize.  Colored anodizing 
can be done in any color that you can get someone to mix up.  Shops that do 
anodizing usually also do plating so try your Yellow Pages for either keyword.  
There's usually a minimum order for anything other than hard coat, clear matte 
and black which such shops usually have dedicated tanks for.  But if you're 
willing to pay for it, you should be able to get them re-anodized like new.

In a message dated 1/27/2008 6:15:45 PM Central Standard Time, 
jwiley at alaska.net writes: 
> 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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