[Collins] trim ring

Sun, 04 Aug 2002 12:24:58 -1000

Ives and others:
  I did just that.  Took a trim ring to the local spectra-tone paint outlet 
and they mixed up a quart of medium gloss (semi-gloss) enamel for me.  They 
also have the capability of loading this mixed paint into pressurized spray 
cans so I don't have to deal with sprayers.
  Putting a redone trim ring next to an original I was unable to see much 
difference.  Easily within production variations, I'm sure.
  For anyone interested, the formula they used for mine was: Base Wht 
975-00; Size: Quart; tint B, 13-1/2 shots; tint C, 12-1/2 shots; tint L, 1 
shot.   Unfortunately the label doesn't say what the different tint colors 
are.
  Total cost for the quart and two cans of spray filled:  $16.  The quart 
will fill about 9 cans of spray.

pete KH6GRT

>From: "David Knepper" <[email protected]>
>To: "Wn4i" <[email protected]>
>CC: <[email protected]>
>Subject: Re: [Collins] trim ring
>Date: 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
>.....
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- 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
> >
> >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > 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
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <[email protected]>
> > > To: <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 2:32 PM
> > > Subject: [Collins] trim ring
> > >
> > >
> > > > 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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