[Hallicrafters] Paint for S-20R

Sun Aug 4 13:42:51 EDT 2002

The Krylon and other standard spray cans are sometimes a very close
match.  What would be much more useful is the paint formulas that come
from computer matching at a good paint store for brands such as PPG,
Sherwin Williams, Sikkins, etc.  A good database of computer matched
paint formulas for various boatanchors would be extremely useful.  I
would be happy to provide web space on BAMA for posting such information
if it is available.

Ken K4XL
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----- Original Message -----
From: "johnf" <johnf at kc.rr.com>
To: "[hallicrafters]" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Paint for S-20R

> 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
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> > 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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