[Central-Electronics] Finished CE-100V

[Paul Kraemer]

Thank-you Gordon for the lovely bouquet!

I strive to do a very good job that measures up to my own standards

As you mentioned about the doors, they were an un expected challenge because 
they are copper clad steel and had an original primer that basically 
resisted common removers.  Multiple stripper coats and cleaning with fine 
steel wool really polished the copper and it didn't want to take primer. 
Hind sight being 20-20 I should have just wet sanded the original paint, 
leaving the original primer, and shot over that or tried etching the copper 
before priming.  A possible lesson there for when we know that copper clad 
is involved.

Another question I'm getting is what paint was used.  It was PPG OMNI AE 
(acrylic enamel).  It is a fast dry automotive shop paint that happens to be 
available spittin distance from my front door and the guys there do a great 
job matching color.  It is thinned about 1 part enamel  to 4 parts thinner. 
I found a little thinner than actually required gave me better control with 
my humble equipment, a little more time to move a little slower to build a 
finish.  I'm sure it depends on the operator and tools as much as anything.

Happy to have done it and answer any questions that come along.  I've got 
several 20A panels and a couple Heathkit  items I want to do this spring and 
may even tackle some banged up S line cabinets that are taking up space.

Paul K0UYA

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From: "Gordon" <gordon at n6wk.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:28 PM
To: <Central-Electronics at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Central-Electronics] Finished CE-100V

> I have been asked many times Who did the painting and Silk screening on my 
> front Panel for the CE-100V
> Well, The answer is :
> Paul, K0UYA,
> His contact info is :
> elespe at lisco.com
> Just drop him an Email and see if he'll give you a Quote.
> I know it turned out to be more work then he thought especially with the 
> two little doors. ( Have to keep the paint out of the hinges...hi hi..)
> Paul did a Great job and I am sure he will for you as well!
>
> 73,
> Gordon
> N6WK
>
>
>
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