[Hallicrafters] Re: SX-71 paint help

[Peter May]

Hi Dave,
I agree.
Brasso is good stuff, also brings up bakelite knobs cabinets and
plastic/cellulose dials etc very well.
I always try brasso before attempting a repaint, sometimes Brasso followed
by something called "Armourall" (for car dash) will transform the not too
badly damaged sets appearance.

Regards
Peter
----- Original Message -----
From: "DA" <aiken at rhythm.com>
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Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 6:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Re: SX-71 paint help


> Maybe this applies or not. I've buffed out a few cabinets with a bit of
> Brasso. This will work well if your cabinet is not severly scratched too
> hell. It will clean up the case nicely and restore the finish. Don't rub
> down too hard around the lettering as it's probably possible to rub it
> right off with enough effort. Try it out on the part you might paint over.
>
> Best of luck,
> DA
>
> Julian Bunn wrote:
>
> > Hi Steve,
> >
> > Yes, but I'm not sure I matched the colour exactly. Still, it ended up
> > looking nice. Details here:
> > http://pcbunn.cacr.caltech.edu/jjb/Hallicrafters/SX71/sx71.htm
> > I used "Plasti-kote" Black 637 car spray.
> >
> > Julian
> >
> > Stevek0jw at aol.com wrote:
> >
> >> Has any one repainted an SX-71 cabinet? If so, which two colors of
> >> paint  did you use to match it the best? Is the lid best matched with
> >> Krylon Pewter  Grey? I am open to suggestions so that I can get the
> >> best match to original as  possible. Thanks!
> >> Steve
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