[Hallicrafters] S-76 Paint Color

[Paul Kraemer]

Krylon 1613 is, unfortunately, no longer available.
It has been replaced by Krylon 51613 Satin Black which is NOT the same. Too 
much gloss
A recent Drake refinish project led me to buying about 6 different brands 
and shades to try. Dupli-Color 1608 Semi-Gloss Black is closer to the old 
Krylon 1613 but still has a little more sheen. After evaluating all my trial 
pieces I ended up using Krylon flat black and buffing lightly with mineral 
spirits to the desired sheen.
Do NOT believe the internet when you search for a supplier of the old 1613. 
The searches are wrong and you may think you have found it. When your 
purchase arrives it will be the 51613.
I chased this all the way back to Sherwin Williams(who manufactures all of 
it anyway) and was told by several there that it is NOT available---no how 
no way. And no, the SWP store can't make it either.
Paul K0UYA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Al Parker" <anchor at ec.rr.com>
To: <k7mks at comcast.net>
Cc: "hallicrafters" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] S-76 Paint Color


> Hi Joe, et al,
> I'd use Krylon 1613, Semi-Flat Black.  It is flatter than the Rustoleum
> V7777, and maybe just because of the reflectance, it seems a little
> "lighter" black.  They are not the same.  I think the speakers were also
> very close to the Krylon 1613, and I've used it on an S-76.
> 73,
>
> Al, W8UT
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>
> "There is nothing -- absolutely nothing -- half so much
> worth doing as simply messing about in boats"
> Ratty, to Mole
>
> On 10/22/2012 1:36 PM, k7mks at comcast.net wrote:
>>
>>
>> Looking for a  paint color match for the S-76 cabinet; who manufacturers 
>> something close in a spray can?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks  joe  k7mks
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