[Hammarlund] Hammarlund color match

[Robert Sauvan]

Many thanks to all who have replied. Paul K0UYA suggested what I was hoping
for. I will try the Rust Oleum product first  to see if I like the match.
If not, my next step will be to get a true match from my finish suppliers.
Im starting with the speaker before I tackle my receiver. I really want to
keep it as close to original as possible. I will let you all know how I
make out.

Thanks-Bob-W0YBS



On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Paul Kraemer <elespe at lisco.com> wrote:

> Bob
> I just re finished a 180 cabinet and found a RustOleum Painters Touch
> "Dark Gray" that I found extremely good match for the cabinet
> I did not do the ring as all I furnished was a cabinet for a naked
> receiver.
> I tested by overspraying several areas of the cabinet before stripping it
> and aside from the new gloss the color blended right in
> After a little buffing the overspray disappeared, it was that close.
> Of course, that cabinet at this time and place---YMMV
> I got the paint at a farm store for about $4 a can. The 180 cabinet took
> two cans to complete inside and out.
> PS The old factory finish was toughest I ever had to strip and best
> results (least work)  were obtained with Citristrip Gel from WalMart. It is
> very thick, a little spreads a long way and it stays active for a very long
> time.It alsohas a pleasant citrus odor. Don't let the pleasant fool you
> though, get a speck on your arm and it will eat through your skin. Don't
> ask how I know this.
> Paul K0UYA
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rsauvan" <rsauvan at beyondbb.com>
> To: <hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 4:23 PM
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> Subject: [Hammarlund] Hammarlund color match
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>  Hi all,
>> I am looking to repaint the cabinet for my newly aquired S-100 speaker.
>> I am wondering if anyone has found a good color match for the case which
>> is a darker gray than the rim on the front of the speaker case which is a
>> bit lighter.
>> I am in need of both colors in order to get as close a match as possible.
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks-Bob-W0YBS
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