[Collins] Collins Refinishing

[David Knepper]

My query has to do with the finish on Collins radios, specifically, the
older Collins with the  Saint James texture finish.

Yes, I know all about wrinkle paint but am wondering if anyone has ever come
up with a method for producing that unique finish that the older Collins
were famous for.  Many years ago, there was a "story" that the Saint James
base coat was sprayed with a high speed dryer agent  that  produced that
so-called "wrinkle finish."

Could anyone give me some ideas?  I have a 30K-1 and 32V cabinets that I
want to refinish.  Yes, there is powder coating, wrinkle paint in a spray
can but has anyone taken this subject to another level where that same
effect be produced in some other way?

Thank you for any suggestions.

Dave, W3ST
Secretary to the Collins Radio Association
Publisher of the Collins Journal
www.collinsra.com