[Hallicrafters] Paint for S-20R

[Ronald Oberloh]

Here if this help is what I have beening using on the following radio's.  I have
not had one person tell the colors looked wrong.  They really are very close to the
original and I would find it hard to say even getting an expensive custom mix would
be any closer.

Hallicrafters
 SX-100 Top Aluminum Amercia's First by Rust-Oleum   HD2815
 SX115 Top Aluminum Amercia's First by Rust-Oleum   HD2815
 SX100 Bottom/Front sides Dark Anodized Bronze  by Krylon    2206
 Speaker 48  Light Machine Gray by Rust-Oleum    V2183

Ron  WA0KDS





"Duane Fischer, W8DBF" wrote:

> As much as I hate to say this, I think it is time to find an alternative source
> for paint. Now I realize that Mike has had some personal personal problems over
> the past six months. While I sympathize with his various predicaments, people
> need paint. I am constantly hearing about Mike Shelton not returning phone
> messages, not answering e-mail and so forth. Three of them just today. You can
> not run a business like this.
>
> I know of equipment sitting there at his QTH for a solid year that is still not
> repaired. If he can not do it, does not have the time or whatever, then he
> should just box it up, send a note of apology and return it to the owner. You
> can not jus tleave it sit there month after month and not do anything to it.
>
> I have always supported Mike and absolutely wish him no ill. However, customers
> need service, regardless of the vender. Maybe he will get things sorted out and
> eventually be able to supply paint in a timely manner. Who can say. For the
> present time, I would suggest that those needing paint look for an alternative
> supplier. I know that a number of you have done well using local auto paint
> stores and getting a custom mix. Perhaps some of you can post alternative
> suggestions and/or sources to assist those needing paint for a current project?
>
> I do not know what Mike Shelton's problems are, completely, nor do I need to
> know either. I hope that whatever they are, he can get a grip on things, get
> them handled and get the paint supply back on track.
>
> Duane Fischer, W8DBF
>
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> From: Kim Roland <KROL at triad.rr.com>
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Paint for S-20R
> Date: Saturday, August 03, 2002 3:04 PM
>
> I am trying to contact Mike at N.C. Total Electronics to buy some paint for a
> S-20R restore.I get no return emails. Does anyone know if he is on vacation or
> what? Thanks for reply.
>
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