[Hallicrafters] Paint Question / Problem (Corrected)

[Ronald Oberloh]

Correct paragraph 3

Ronald Oberloh wrote:

> Just painted a non-Hallicrafters with some paint I bought from Total
> Electronics.  It was an awful experience partly do me to and partly do
> to the paint bought from Total Electronics.
>
> I have sent emails to Total Electronics and have not been getting any
> return replies.
>
> In my opinion the paint should be sold thinned. (I ment should NOT be sold
> thinned)  I am in Phx AZ and the paint dried way to fast.  If I had been
> able to add my own thinner I  could of stopped this from happening.
> Second a second color was bought in one of the aerosol cans.  No way near
> enough pressure in the can to
> do a good job.
>
> Anyway with all that said my problem is I now want to spray a clear coat
> over my job which I hope will help clean up a couple of bad spots.  I
> believe that the paint that Total sells in not an enamel but a lacquer
> (next time I get enamel mixed at the local auto paint store) I am afraid
> that if I don't use the right clear coat that I will end up with a total
> mess. I am afraid the paint might blister because it is not an enamel.
> ANYONE out there have any suggestions as to what to use? Anyone else
> have a similar experience with Total paint?   What does Total sell
> enamel or lacquer?
>
> Anyone help?
>
> Thanks
> Ron  WA0KDS
>
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