[Hallicrafters] Paint for HT-32A

[Glen Zook]

I use acrylic paint from Sherwin-Williams which has been "computer matched".  The "black" that Hallicrafters used on quite a number of units turns out to be a "stock" color (doesn't have to be "mixed") and is

Low Sheen Black #6403-26047

For the "silver" lid I have found that Color Place Aluminum #20012 is an excellent match to the original.  You can get the Color Place paint at Walmart.

For other "boat anchor" paint formulas go to

http://k9sth.com/uploads/Boat_Anchor_Paint_article.pdf

In that article there are listed the formulas that I have had computer matched over the years.  I use Sherwin-Williams because there is a store about 2 miles from my house and they do an excellent job of matching the paint.  However, just about any paint store can use the formulas to mix the proper color paint.

Glen, K9STH

Website:  http://k9sth.com


--- On Mon, 11/16/09, K8RS <k8rs at arrl.net> wrote:

I am re-activating an HT-32A that I bought at Harrison Radio in NYC in 1959.  There are a few scratches on the cabinet that call for a paint job.  What is the best approach?  Who makes a satin finish paint in the right colors?