[Drake] paint

[Paul Kraemer]

Hello all
I am new to the list but have been a user of Drake since I had a 1A in the 60's
After a long absence from the bands I have dusted off the R4 and T4X, strung an antenna, returned to the bands, and have acquired a few other Drake pieces to refurbish.
My question(s) tonight relate to cabinet paint finishes. The items I currently have are "all over the map" for standardization and I am asking if there is some definitive standard for color and texture on the Drake line.
As I recall my 1A it was somewhat of a gloss black but maybe I waxed it to much.
The 2B's and speakers I have from that era are a semi flat black. I have read Krylon 1613 semi flat black is the exact finish color and texture and appears that would indeed match the ones I have.
My R4 is more of a gloss finish (again with the wax?) while the T4X is back to semi gloss or semi flat.
The TR3 Project transceiver is semi flat
The AC4 and MN2000 are a semi flat with a hint of spatter
In the restoration process I am trying to be as accurate as reasonably possible but from what I am seeing I wonder if there was a standard?
Paul K0UYA
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