[Hallicrafters] R-46 RESTORATION

[David C. Hallam]

Has anyone used the refillable spray paint can sold by Harbor Freight, and
if you have, is it worth buying and using?

David
KC2JD/4

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> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Glen Zook
> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 11:47 AM
> To: ROBERT FERREIRA; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] R-46 RESTORATION
>
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> Here is my "canned" response to paint!
>
> I get all of the paint that I use on "boat anchor"
> cabinets computer matched at my local Sherwin-Williams
> store.  I have found that acryllic satin finish paint
> comes out pretty darn close to the original finish.
> The paint runs about $11 a quart.
>
> So far every cabinet that they have matched has been
> "right on", including the Collins St. James gray.
>
> You will need either a paint gun, or, if your local
> store happens to be one that has the ability to "load"
> spray cans then you can go that way.  Of course having
> spray cans loaded is going to add to the price of the
> paint.
>
> I normally drop off a cabinet, cabinet lid, etc., of
> what I want to be matched.  At least at my local
> store, which tends to be very busy, I get my paint
> either late in the afternoon or the next morning.  If
> your store isn't that busy, they might be able to do
> it for you while you wait.
>
> Also, some automotive parts stores also have paint
> matching.  However, what they use is often lacquer or
> enamel, both of which do not dry to as "hard" a finish
> as acryllic.
>
> By the way, the acryllic paint that I buy does clean
> up with water!  You don't have to worry about paint
> thinner, lacquer thinner, etc.
>
>
> Now, for the texture:  I use Rusteoleum American
> Accents Stone Creations to give me a crackle.  Also,
> Rustoleum has two other paints that might be used.
> They are "Hammered" and "Texture".  These do NOT give
> a real deep type of finish.  However, they do work as
> an undercoat in many application.
>
> Glen, K9STH
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> --- ROBERT FERREIRA <ka1dmz at msn.com> wrote:
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> Looking for were to get grill cloth and paint to
> match.
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> Glen, K9STH
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> Website:  http://k9sth.com
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