[Hallicrafters] Paint for HT-32A

[Paul Kraemer]

Speaking of differences in Hallicrafters finish
I acquired an SX-101 or HT-32 style cabinet where the black was wrinkle and 
it looked factory done. Anyone ever seen one in wrinkle?
It looks nice
Paul K0UYA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harry Vaught, KT4AE" <kt4ae at bellsouth.net>
To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Paint for HT-32A


>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 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.
>
> Harry, KT4AE
> Maryville, Tennessee
>
>
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