[Hallicrafters] Get Hallicrafters paint at your auto parts store!

[Craig Roberts]

As I mentioned earlier today, I've begun my SX-42 restoration project. 
Though many, many things need to be done inside the radio, the outside 
demands attention, too. Among the tasks ahead is repainting the cabinet.

I like to do the painting of my projects myself whenever possible, but 
finding the proper pigment is sometimes a problem -- especially in spray 
can format. I thought locating paint for the SX-42 might be a particular 
challenge.  I mean, the "black" part isn't really black.  It's a very 
dark, matte (but not flat) gray.  TAnd the "silver" lid's actually an 
almost titanium hue.

Well, this evening I found very close matches for both at a local auto 
parts store. The spray paints are Dupli-Color brand Engine Enamels. 
They're very common items. One is called Cast Coat Iron and the other is 
Cast Coat Aluminum.  Being rugged engine enamels, they'll probably look 
great for a very long time. Preliminary testing indicates they'll be 
excellent matches for the original paints.

When I get to that stage, I'll post pictures of the painting process.

Many thanks to the generous fellows who've been encouraging me in this 
project and providing service notes, diagrams and photos.  What a great 
group!

VY 73,

Craig
W3CRR
www.aerialacts.com