[Hallicrafters] Paint formulas

Thu Nov 1 16:24:55 EST 2007

Every so often I get repeat requests for the formulas
of the paints that I use on boat anchor cabinets. 
Here are the formulas from Sherwin-Williams of the
cabinet colors that I have had matched to date.  Note
that these are for 1 quart unless otherwise noted. 
Also, all but 2 of thse I now have in acryllic (which
dries MUCH harder than normal enamel) and all are
water-based except for the Johnson maroon which also
has an oil base formula.  The 2 that I have not yet
acquired in acryllic are for latex enamel but acryllic
is available and your local Sherwin-Williams store
(and any other paint store that has paint mixing
capabilities) can provide acryllic paint using the
same color formulation.

I always prime the cabinet before painting and what I
use is the "el cheapo" primer from WalMart which costs
97 cents for a 10 ounce spray can.  It is ColorPlace
Gray Primer #20010.

For a medium "crinkle" I overspray the primer with
Rustoleum "Stone Creations".  This comes in several
colors but I have found that the gray color seems to
work best.  You have to hold the can between 14 inches
and 18 inches away from the surface and spray in very
short "bursts" while moving the can slightly.  It akes
a little bit of practice (try spraying on a piece of
cardboard) to "get the hang of it".

A paint that generally furnishes a light wrinkle is
Krylon 3370 Jet Black.  However, you need to apply
heat to get it to really wrinkle correctly and then it
may not work correctly every time.  Therefore, I
usually use the Stone Creations paint.

After the "crinkle" or "wrinkle" pain has dried you
then need to overspray with the correct color.

Now the paints that I am giving the formulas for
require some type of spray paint rig (unless your
paint store is one of the relatively few that can load
spray cans).  There are all sorts of possible
solutions ranging from simple arrays that consist of a
can that may be pressurized using a bicycle pump all
the way to compressors and "real" paint guns.  I use a
compressor and paint gun but for occasional use those
cans that can be pressurized do work (they are
available from Harbor Freight and many paint stores).

The formulas:

Collins:

St. James Gray (used on the "A" Line equipment):

Colorant          oz   32   64   128

B1 Black           2    -    -     -
Y3 Deep Gold       -   13    -     -

Acryllic:  Ultra Deep Base  6403-25981

S-Line Cabinet (formula is for 1 gallon but store can
reduce this for 1 quart):

Colorant          oz   32   64   128

B1 Black           4    -    -     -
Y3 Deep Gold       -   62    -     -
N1 Raw Umber       2    6    -     -

Acryllic:  Extra White B20 W 51  6403-36442

S-Line Trim Ring:

BAC Colorant        oz   32   64   128

N1 Raw Unber         -   17    -     -
G2 New Green         -    1    -     -
B1 Black             -    2    1     -
Y1 Yellow            -    1    -     -

Acryllic:  Extra White B20 W 51  6403-36434

Hallicrafters

Cabinet gray (HT-37, etc.):

BAC Colorant        oz   32   64   128

B1 Black             -   21    -     1
N1 Raw Umber         -   21    -     -
Y3 Deep Gold         -    5    -     1
W1 White             -   12    -     -

Latex Enamel:  Deep Base  6405-13974
(available in acryllic, store can use proper base)

Heath  

Apache Green

Colorant            oz   32   64   128

B1 Black             -   32    -     -
G2 New Green         -   16    -     -
Y1 Yellow            -   12    -     -
L1 Blue              -   12    -     -
W1 White             -    8    -     -

Acryllic:  Ultra Deep Base  6403-25981

SB-Line Cabinet (this is one of the 5 different colors
that Heath used and is, in my opinion, the best
looking of the 5):

Colorant            oz   32   64   128

B1 Black             -    7    1     1
L1 Blue              6    1    -     -
N1 Raw Umber         -   62    -     -
Y3 Deep Gold         -    -    1     1

Acryllic:  Extra White B20 W 51  6403-36434

DX Cabinet (DX-20, DX-35, DX-40, DX-100):

Colorant            oz   32   64   128

B1 Black             -   24    -     -
N1 Raw Umber         -   40    -     -
R3 Magenta           -    3    -     -

Latex Enamel:  Deep Base  6405-13974
(available in acryllic, store can use proper base)

Johnson:

Maroon (Ranger, Valiant, Pacemaker, etc.):

BAC Colorant        oz   32   64   128

B1 Black             -   22    -     -
R3 Magenta           -    6    -     -
R4 New Red           -    8    -     -

Acryllic:  Ultradeep Base  6403-25981

Oil:  Ultradeep Base  6403-25775

National

Cabinet gray (i.e. NC-2-40DT):

Colorant            oz   32   64   128

B1 Black             -   41    1     -
R2 Maroon            -    -    -     1
Y3 Deep Gold         -    6    -     -
W1 White             -   18    -     -
R4 New Red           -    -    1     1

Acryllic:  Ultradeep Base  6403-25981

"Off the Shelf" or "standard formula paints for those
who do not want to get their paints specially mixed.

Collins:

KWM-1

Standard formula paint ASA 61 Gray.  This is a
"standard" industry formula and should be available at
just about any paint store.  ASA 61 is an "exact"
color match to the KWM-1.

S-Line cabinets (not trim ring).  Real close (but not
a cigar) "off the shelf" is Rustoleum 1982 Winter
Gray.

RME

Cabinets from the late 1930s to the 1950s.  Really
close "off the shelf" is Krylon 1608 Smoke Gray.

I do not have any other paint "matched" at the present
time.  The formulas are presented for those who are
wanting to repaint their equipment the original color.

Most of the radio manufacturers did NOT prime their
cabinets before painting.  I do NOT recommend painting
over the original paint because this will often cause
the original paint to "flake off".  You need to
completely strip the original paint (sanding where
necessary) and then prime the cabinet.  Then paint it
with the desired color.

Glen, K9STH

Website:  http://k9sth.com

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