[Hallicrafters] Paint for S-20R

[johnf]

I have also found that Krylon 3514 Stone Gray Satin is an excellent match to
the various SR series xcvrs, SX-117, HT-44, etc of the circa 1960 decade.
The satin finish looks good as the original was not gloss.  A light over
spray restores the finish and preserves the original speckle.

If you have a basket case and have to strip to bare aluminum and start over,
"Spray Texture" by Homax, 1610 6th St., Bellingham, WA  98225  tel
1-800-729-9029, works good.   Stand back about 3-4 ft and practice first!

I found the texture at the local Ace Hardware.  Abt $10/can.

Also, Ace has an order system and will special order the Stone Gray Satin
Krylon paint.  Abt $3/can, no charge for special order!

I liked the color and satin finish so much that I have used it on a few
other items in the shack.

John
K0LFA


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> 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
> >
> > ----------
> > 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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