[Collins] trim ring

Sun, 4 Aug 2002 15:09:44 -0700

Ives, and other ....

I would take the cabinet and trim ring to Home Depot or Lowes to see if they
can come up with a suitable match.  The only problem that I see is getting
their scanner to accept the metal work.  It may be difficult to get a piece
of the metal work on their machine.  Worth a try.

Keep one thing in mind and that is that the S-Line cabinets are not a high
gloss paint.  I would recommend a semi-gloss which you can always shine to a
very nice finish using any brand of automotive polish/wax product.

I have repainted these cabinets using a spray gun and the results are superb
if you have a dust free area to paint.  Again, if you get the correct paint
match and have the cabinet and trim ring ready to paint.  Take it to a local
paint shop and for a few bucks get a professional job.

Spray cans are hit or miss in my opinion.  I have had at times good results
and at other times, a very disappointing paint finish due to the spray
nozzle spitting paint, etc.

Again,  most of us all weekend painters who are decent painters when it
comes to painting siding, etc, but when it comes to metal refinishing, I
would rather trust the pros.

Dave, W3ST
www.collinsra.com
Publisher of the Collins Journal
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wn4i" <[email protected]>
To: "David Knepper" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Collins] trim ring

> Very good  Dave .....I am just doing that job on 5  trim rings at the same
> time .......did finish the cleaning . primming , sanding . re priming
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> now  that I am ready for the final paint .......and I still don't know the
> formula used for a good match ......do you have the right formula  from :
> Home depot  ,   Lowes , Napa ?
> or someting like that ?
> 73
> Yves  Wn4i
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Knepper" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 8:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [Collins] trim ring
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> > Removing the trim ring is facilitated by using a small block of wood
from
> > within the cabinet itself and bumping the edges of the trim ring on all
> four
> > sides until it pops off.  You will find that the fit is rather tight to
> the
> > cabinet.  It may take some stout smacks on the wooden block to dislodge
> the
> > trim ring.  Using a screwdriver, for example, and trying to pry the trim
> > ring off will only mar the trim ring, of course.  Go from inside using
the
> > technique described.
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> > I would further recommend that you mask off the lip of the trim ring
> before
> > repainting  so when it comes time to remount the trim ring to the
cabinet,
> > you don't have any difficulty with the fit.  Use a towel and a piece of
> wood
> > to gently tap the trim ring back on the cabinet.  You want to avoid
> marring
> > your new repaint of the trim ring.
> >
> > I might add that there is no satisfactory way of masking off the cabinet
> or
> > trim ring to repaint.  You have to remove the trim ring if you're going
to
> > get a "professional" job.  The results will be worth it if it done
> > correctly.
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> > The biggest hurdle, in my opinion, is finding the paint.  To the best of
> my
> > knowledge, there is no one producing a satisfactory paint spray.  The
cans
> > that I have gotten from Surplus Sales and others do not work to my
> > satisfaction.  I have my paint mixed locally and use a professional
spray
> > gun in a paint booth.  You may want a local automotive paint shop do the
> job
> > for yourself.
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> > Once piece of advice.  Take your time.  You will be surprised at the
> results
> > if you are careful.
> >
> > Dave, W3ST
> > Publisher of the Collins Journal
> > www.collinsra.com
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 2:32 PM
> > Subject: [Collins] trim ring
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> > > HI.
> > > Iam in he process of rebuilding my 312b-4 all done except the cabinet.
> It
> > needs to be repainted and I can not figure how  to get the plasic  trim,
> off
> > the cabinet front edge. If I have to, I can mask the trim but thats not
a
> > good way.I need to sand the cabinet and the trim will get scratched. If
I
> > screw the trim up is there any where in the world ,I could get another
> one.
> > Iam hopeing the trim is not cemented to the cabinet edge.
> > >   Any help on this and I will be forever greatful. Thanks a head of
time
> > for any help anyone can supply.
> > >   Ps. using he new AOR DDS-2A vfo on my KWM-2A, fantastic. It brings
the
> > old collins into today. A real upgrade!!!If any one want input about the
> > AOR/KWM drop me a note.
> > > thanks
> > > dale K8PEO
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> > > http://www.collinsra.com
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