[Elecraft] Clear overspray question...

Wed Mar 6 18:59:01 2002

I've had good luck with Krylon matte clear spray from good 'ol Home Depot.
73, Jerry W5KP

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron D' Eau Claire" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 8:38 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Clear overspray question...

> > My specific need is for an overspray to protect new nomenclature
> > labels I've
> > printed (e.g. "INPUT," "OUTPUT," "CALIBRATE," etc.) to the rear
> > panel of an
> > old meter I've refurbished.  The labels I've printed definitely are
> > self-sticking, but an overspray would make the job complete.
> >
> > Does anyone recall the post, or have a recommendation for such a
product?
> > Feel free to respond off-line if you prefer.
>
> > Steve Banks
> > K0PQ
>
>
> For something on the 'back' of a meter where a factory-new front-panel
> appearance is not mandatory, I've had great success with clear nail
polish.
> Work fairly quickly, putting one clean layer on the label that covers it,
> because the solvent will often soften the adhesive holding the label, and
> messing about with the brush once the label is wet may cause it to lift
and
> shift. I'd also try it on a bit of scrap label material to see how it
acts.
>
> While the finished result is clear, it is also obvious where the polish
was
> applied on close inspection. It does have the advantage of not getting
spray
> all over the place though.
>
> Ron AC7AC
> K2 # 1289
>
>
>
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