[GreenKeys] Black "Crackle" paint

[WA5CAB--- via GreenKeys]

Why not just repaint it black wrinkle (technically, crackel or krackel 
finish is something different - except for colour it looks like a dried mud flat 
- smooth level finish with cracks running around through it - most commonly 
found on two or three models of BC-312 and BC-342, -D at least, plus most 
vintage General Radio test equipment).  At least, black wrinkle finish is 
still sold here in the States.  Unfortunately, Hazmat regs make it cost 
prohibitive to just mail you a couple of cans.

In a message dated 04/30/2015 05:44:19 AM Central Daylight Time, 
dave.g4ugm at gmail.com writes: 
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>  I recently received some Creed equipment in rather bad shape. Among the 
> items was a Creed 45 Perforator which was especially sad. After lots of 
> oiling and cleaning it “just about” works, and am sure that after a little 
> more Tender Loving Care it will function 100%. However the paint is flaking 
> away from the castings. (I think some are aluminium, some steel/iron). Sadly 
> I think the only solution is to re-paint them, but as I am not good at 
> painting what do folks suggest. Originally they were a black crackle type 
> finish. Is Black Hammerite a good replacement?
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> Some pictures here:-
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> http://1drv.ms/1Q1Lp0a
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> Dave
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> G4UGM
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Robert & Susan Downs - Houston
wa5cab dot com (Web Store)
MVPA 9480
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