[Hallicrafters] Paint for HT-32A

[Roger (K8RI)]

Harry Vaught, KT4AE wrote:
> I used Krylon "Semi-flat Black" to paint the cabinet on my HT-32 Mk.1. 
> The unit is sitting next to my original SX-101A and on first look 
> appears slightly glossier but on further examination doesn't really seem 
> to be.
>   
I've used a lot of Krylon, but it hasn't stood up nearly as well as the 
two part and custom mixes for the spray guns. However I do give all 
antenna connections at least 3 or 4 generous coats of clear.
> I got the paint at Wal-Mart more than five years ago so who knows.  I've 
> noticed they don't have much of a color selection here any more.
>
> On the glossy vs crinkle, my HT-32 has a smooth finished bezel and the 
> SX-101A has the crinkle.  Could it be a generational thing?
>
> I've never gone for a sprayer and custom mixed paints.  I'm sure it's 
> more accurate and better looking but it's always more fun to buy another 
> radio than to buy a tool.
>   
Hey! Careful. You are stepping on my excuses for getting a tool room 
lathe and floor mill.  I still need to finish the paint booth.<:-))  If 
I keep going I'm going to need to get a new compliment of test 
equipment.  I don't think I can afford to re-equip like I had when doing 
service work.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> Harry, KT4AE
> Maryville, Tennessee
>
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