[Hallicrafters] Prepping metal lids

[Phil Atchley]

Hello all
Today I visited the paint store (and automotive store for spray paint).
Whew, those guys saw me coming!  Three cans at the auto store for a can of
Silver Aluminium color for the lid, Flat black for the case (Both Krylon
Rust Tough enamel) and a can of Dupli-color "Rust-Fix" which is supposed to
turn light rust into black primer.

Then off to the paint shop where I got a can of Jasco Paint remover, Jasco
metal "Prep & Primer" which appears to do the same thing as the can of
"Rust-Fix" turning light rust into black primer.  (It was about the same
price as the spray on "Rust-Fix" for a big quart bottle, I can return
whichever I don't use).    Large and small steel brushes, heavy "solvent"
type rubber gloves (I already had safety goggles).

Now, a couple questions.
1.  It appears that a light coat of "rust" might be actually of benefit in
preparing the metal.  that fits the description of the "holy lid" after I
removed the paint from it (what paint was left on it).  I had intended to
use the remaining Naval Jelly I have to remove the surface rust but it
appears this step may NOT be necessary or even desirable.  This lid has a
light coating of surface rust but no pits etc.  Your thoughts??

2.  Has anybody used the Jasco Prep & Primer (a green liquid in a plastic
bottle)?  It says it contains Phosphoric Acid and turns rust to inert black
primer.  How about the Dupli-Color in a spray can?  It doesn't list it's
ingredients but I suspect it is a similar product in a spray can.  Probably
the thin liquid and the spray would 'most likely' get into all the little
vent perforations about equally well.  Spray is probably easier to use but
the Jasco product was cheaper considering the quanity obtained of just a
little more money.

Now, I don't know if the Paint remover did it or if I tore it on a sharp
corner on the lid but my left hand rubber glove 'developed' a large hole in
the thumb area.  Think I may have tore it on the lid.  Bummer!

73 de Phil  KO6BB


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