[Hallicrafters] Paint Question / Problem

[Roger Shultz]

Just to add to the thread, I purchased paint from Mike Shelton as well as
Lynn, his predecessor for a HT-30 and SX-99 restoration. For some reason the
paint from Lynn was too dark and not the charcoal metallic. Lynn couldn't
explain it but offered  a refund or replacement.

For the HT-30, the paint from Mike was perfect in every way. Mike patiently
explained to me how he sprayed in mist coats and applied a heat lamp between
coats. While I didn't use a heat lamp, the finish came out to be a perfect
match to my SX-100. I had plenty of time and paint for multiple coats to fix
the blemishes that showed up because I had not done a good prep job. With
Mike's help I now have a nearly perfect HT-30.

That was nearly a year ago and even then Mike was up to his "you know what"
in alligators yet he was extremely kind and informative. Add additional
stress and with a full time job in addition to his "hobby" business, it may
take time to resolve what you experienced. Mike is a first class guy but
like all of us has only so much bandwidth. Give him time...

73, Roger NJ2R
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Oberloh" <wa0kds at yahoo.com>
Cc: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 5:00 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Paint Question / Problem


> 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 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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