[Heathkit] SB cabinet paint??

[Glen Zook]

Which of the at least 5 different cabinet colors are
you looking for?  Heath did not control the colors of
the SB-Line paint at all.  They range from an almost
lime green to a gray with just a "hint" of green (the
best looking in my opinion and it was "standard" on
the SB-104).  You could order an entire station
consisting of the SB-301, SB-401, SB-200, SB-600, and
SB-620 and they would all arrive with cabinets of a
different color.

Also, the front panels come in at least 3 different
shades of green.

At one time I had SB-Line equipment with all 5
different cabinet colors and all 3 different front
panel colors.  I did repaint all of the cabinets the
same color (the gray with just a "hint" of green) but
still have the 3 different front panel colors.

Here is my "canned" response to paint!

I get all of the paint that I use on "boat anchor"
cabinets computer matched at my local Sherwin-Williams
store.  I have found that acryllic satin finish paint
comes out pretty darn close to the original finish. 
The paint runs under $11 a quart. 

So far every cabinet that they have matched has been
"right on", including the Collins St. James gray.

You will need either a paint gun, or, if your local
store happens to be one that has the ability to "load"
spray cans then you can go that way.  Of course having
spray cans loaded is going to add to the price of the
paint.

I normally drop off a cabinet, cabinet lid, etc., of
what I want to be matched.  At least at my local
store, which tends to be very busy, I get my paint
either late in the afternoon or the next morning.  If
your store isn't that busy, they might be able to do
it for you while you wait.

Also, some automotive parts stores also have paint
matching.  However, what they use is often lacquer or
enamel, both of which do not dry to as "hard" a finish
as acryllic.

By the way, the acryllic paint that I buy does clean
up with water!  You don't have to worry about paint
thinner, lacquer thinner, etc.


Now, for the texture:  I use Rusteoleum American
Accents Stone Creations to give me a crackle.  Also,
Rustoleum has two other paints that might be used. 
They are "Hammered" and "Texture".  These do NOT give
a real deep type of finish.  However, they do work as
an undercoat in many application.


The formula for the light green like was used on the
SB-104 and other units in the SB-Line is as follows:

For 1 quart Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Extra White
satin base:

BAC Colorant  OZ  32  64  128

B1- Black     -    7   1    1
L1- Blue      -    6   1    -
N1- Raw Umber -   62   -    -
Y3- Deep Gold -    -   1    1

Unfortunately, NC Total Electronics had not been
furnishing paints matched for the various amateur
radio equipment for some time.  That is why I went to
the paint from Sherwin-Williams.  Also, in the "long
run" it is MUCH cheaper.  However, you do need some
sort of paint gun.

Glen, K9STH

--- Alfred Carlson <wa7uhr at nwinfo.net> wrote:

Who is the best source for spray cans of heathkit SB
line paint?? 

Glen, K9STH

Web sites

http://home.comcast.net/~k9sth
http://home.comcast.net/~zcomco

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