[Boatanchors] Is there a paint product that duplicates steelchassis finish

[Bob Macklin]

Carl,

Do you think it is better paint the chassis rather than replating it.

Most steel chassis were original plated. What I remember is nickel/zinc.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
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From: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
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Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 2:39 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Is there a paint product that duplicates steelchassis 
finish


> The various BA companies used various, or no, protective finish on their
> steel chassis.
>
> I have several RX and TX I would like to remove all the top mounted items
> and then remove the rust with Prep Step or wire brush. Then seal with Zero
> Rust Red Oxide. Now I can be assured the rust is gone or sealed and now I
> need a paint that mimics the factory appearance.
>
> http://www.zero-rust.com/zero-rust-prep-step.html
>
> http://cart.mfgsealants.com/categories/Corrosion-Sealants/
>
> Any ideas? Eastwood has some interesting paints but I havent tried any 
> yet.
>
> http://www.eastwood.com/paints/underhood-paints.html
>
> http://search.eastwood.com/search?asug=gray&w=gray+phosphate&p=Q&ts=custom
>
> http://search.eastwood.com/search?asug=gray+&w=gray+paint&p=Q&ts=custom
>
> And then there are the various box store selections.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
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