[Hallicrafters] SX-62 dial glass.

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The old glass dials were made by a silkscreened ink process.  The inks 
used do not adhere to the glass when they are wetted with water.  I 
learned this the hard way when I tried to was and SX-101 dial.  
Fortunately I was able to find an excellent reproduction replacement.

More recently, I have read that Radio-Daze' web site says they are 
building their stock of flat glass dials silkscreened  with epoxy inks.  
While gluing things to smooth glass is an iffy proposition in any case, 
I would think these would adhere and last longer than the original material.

Bob K4ERR

Julian Bunn wrote:
> Seconded!
>
> I'd be very reluctant to spray anything on it. My SX62 dial glass was 
> a little flakey too. I had the impression
> that if I even blew too hard on it, it would disintegrate. The force 
> of a spray from a can might dislodge
> the legend.
>
> Julian
>
> Waldo Magnuson wrote:
>> Douglas,
>>    Do NOT try to clean the SX-62 (or any other Hallicrafters dial 
>> lettering) dial glass.  It there is dust, gently use a camel hair 
>> brush to dust it but otherwise leave it be.  My guess is that 
>> spraying with a clear-coat used for photographs would be okay.  
>> Someone may have experience doing that and will report.  Good luck.  
>> Does the receiver work as is?
>> 73,  Skip  W7WGM
>>
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