[Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters paint

[David C. Hallam]

I have just completed cataract surgery on both eyes.  I find that the colors
of my BA's have changed.  I didn't realize how the cataracts were affecting
my color perception.

David
KC2JD/4

> -----Original Message-----
> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Glen Zook
> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 5:16 PM
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters paint
>
>
> I just got the gray paint used on the HT-37, HT-41,
> SX-111, S-107, etc. cabinets matched at
> Sherwin-Williams.  The formula for 1 quart of acryllic
> is as follows:
>
> BAC Colorant    OZ  32  64  128
>
> B1-Black         -  21   -    -
> N1-Raw Umber     -  21   -    -
> Y3-Deep Gold     -   5   -    -
> W1-White         -  12   -    -
>
> The starting paint is Deep Base 6405-13974.  I use
> "satin finish" because that usually comes out the
> closest to the original paint used by the "boat
> anchor" manufacturers.
>
> The price from my Sherwin-Williams store was $11.49.
> Of course sales tax is going to increase this.  You do
> need some sort of spray rig to use this type of paint
> unless your store happens to be one that can "load"
> spray paint cans.  If so, then that will add to the
> cost.
>
> 1 quart is the minimum size that most paint stores
> will custom mix.
>
> Other brands of paint can usually work from the
> Sherwin-Williams formula without any problem.
>
> Glen, K9STH
>
> Website:  http://k9sth.com
>
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