[Collins] Fw: Krylon Paint - For Collins?

Sun, 25 Aug 2002 14:34:51 -0400

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With Cory's permission, I am posting this so others may read.

Cory,

Krylon's 1605 Dove Gray was too dark to match any Collins cabinet I've =
seen, old or new. In fact, it seems more olive than gray. I then tried =
their 1602 Pewter Gray. This stuff is a close but slightly lighter gray =
than the Collins Style-Ring color. My 30S-1 was built around 1964/65 and =
is a good example of that era. Its original color did lighten up some =
after using an auto-cleaner/polish. But even after years in storage Dove =
Gray was no match. Looks like I'll go with the Collins paint, but I'm =
glad I gave Krylon a try. It was an interesting experiment.

Here's my tip for painting Collins Logos/emblems. I tried everything I =
could find. Only one stood out as an identical match. For the =
S-Line/KWM-2 I found Testers Sunburst, #52908 enamel, in that small =
hobby-store stray can. This matched the '62 winged through ''78 round =
emblems. Not fortune enough to own the older A-Line's, a more "pumpkin" =
color would offer a better match for this series.

Thanks again for your assistance.
Stu, k2qde
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      From: [email protected]=20
      To: [email protected]=20
      Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 3:49 PM
      Subject: Update!!

      UPDATE:

      Also look at Pewter Grey, I think it's 1606....  It's lighter and =
may better match some of the newer units.  The Dove Grey is dark and =
matches some of the originals, at least that's what I recall.  No, you =
can't put a 30S-1 in the oven, unless it's an industrial type.  But you =
can leave it out in the drive, in the sun, on a hot day.  I have done it =
both ways, and they both work!!
      Additional....
      The expensive paint you get from Surplus Sales of Nebraska is on =
the dark side.  Again, I think that was the original back in the 50's, =
but they changed it and made it a lighter grey as time went on.    I =
would paint a piece of metal, let it dry, and see which is the best =
match to what you have now.....Anyhow, have a good time experimenting.

      Cory
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        From: CORYHINE=20
        To: [email protected]=20
        Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 4:49 PM
        Subject: Re: Krylon Spray Paint

        Hmmmm.... Well Stu, don't know how much of an expert I am.  I =
haven't done any painting in quite a while.  The Krylon I used is 1605 =
Dove Grey for the cabinet, and 1607 Oyster Grey for the trim ring.  You =
should do multiple coats about 12" from the cabinet.  I did it in the =
heat of the summer, in the sun, so that the paint flowed well.  Coat it =
until it's "wet" but does not run.  Let it dry, and do it again until =
you get a nice, reflective, even finish.  When it dries, put it in a 170 =
degree oven for two hours.  Do not rub, buff, or do anything to the =
paint.  It will be the right level of shine, if you did it right.  If =
not, strip it, and do it over.  ONE SECRET, besides the hot sun...... =
CLEAN THE SURFACE TO BE PAINTED!!!!!   This means with denatured =
alchohol and a rag, or one of the electronic "washes" which in fact are =
non-cfc degreasers. Make sure you get one that does not leave a residue =
behind.   Do not touch it once it's cleaned.  Any grease will show =
through and make for a bad job.  I've had them come out great, and also =
have had to strip the paint off and start over.  Krylon spray patterns =
are not anywhere near equal to a professional spray paint outfit.  But =
then, you don't need all the stuff and a compressor, so it is cheap!! =20

        Good luck,

        Cory
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        From: <[email protected]>
        To: <[email protected]>
        Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 4:07 PM
        Subject: Krylon Spray Paint

        Cory,

        I understand you're an expert on Collins paint. Just the man to =
answer two
        simple questions. No, I won't hold you responsible for whatever =
happens, so
        long as my 30S-1 doesn't turn out red! Hi.

        I was just wondering if you had the Krylon part number for the =
color used
        for the cabinet gray. $5 a can sounds much better than $16 a can =
for that
        Collins stuff. And no, it need not match my other Collins units. =
I doubt
        the fellow who buy's my amp will have his KWM-2 with him.

        Lastly, could you just explain how the texture was after =
painting? Was it
        shinny or did it need a polishing or buffing? Not too =
experienced with
        Krylon products.

        Again, you're totally absolved from any effects brought out by =
me using
        this stuff. I'm just seeking input from someone with experience.

        Thanks, and regards,
        Stu Martin, k2qde

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