[Heathkit] SB series cabinet paint

[Glen Zook]

There are no less than 5 different shades of green that Heath used on the SB-Line cabinets.  What color does not seem to depend on time frame.  For example, you could purchase an SB-301, SB-401, SB-600, SB-200, and an SB-620 at the same time and get every unit with a different color cabinet.  Also, there were 3 different shades of green used on the front panels.  Out of the 5 units listed above it was possible to get units with all 3 different colored front panels.

I have matched the light gray-green paint that was used on a number of the SB-Line cabinets (and was used on all SB-104 units) which, in my opinion, is the best looking of all 5 colors.  You can obtain this formula by going to 

http://k9sth.com/Page_2.html 

and then scrolling down to the heading "Articles".  The 8th link down is entitled "Boat Anchor Paint Formulas".  Download the article and therein you will find the Sherwin-Williams formula for the SB-Line paint listed.  Although the formula was developed by Sherwin-Williams just about any paint store or home improvement center can work from the formula and produce the correct color paint.

Over the years I have acquired equipment with all 5 cabinet colors and all 3 front panel colors.  With the exception of the panel on the SB-600 it requires a complete re-silkscreening to repaint the panels with a single color.  However, I have repainted all of my cabinets with the light gray-green color and now they all match.

Glen, K9STH

Website:  http://k9sth.com


--- On Tue, 6/24/08, Dennis Petrich <radioart at charter.net> wrote:

I've got a very nice SB-220 amp that need the cabinet repainted.  Could someone help me find a source for the correct color paint or a new cabinet??