[Hallicrafters] Re: SX-71 paint help

[Julian Bunn]

This is indeed a great tip: I just tried Brasso on an S-40A panel
I'm dealing with, and it came up nicely.

Unfortunately, on this panel, although the white lettering is
in good condition, the red lettering is faded. It seems like
the red is actually applied on top of white, because the
letters are fading to pink ...?

I'm in the habit of applying a clear polyurethane coat to
panels, which restores some gloss and protects from future
nicks/scratches etc..

Julian

> -----Original Message-----
> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Peter May
> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 11:01 PM
> To: DA; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Re: SX-71 paint help
> 
> 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>
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> 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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