[Heathkit] SB series cabinet paint

[Carl]

Explain please the differences in colors observed and recorded by experts 
using NIB examples as well as many well cared for originals?


In 1998 my PPG paint supplier came up with two computer matched formulas 
based upon the one each, unblemished, unfaded and unheated SB-200 and SB-220 
samples I bought in.

On is for an Alpha Romeo and is catalogued as DDL33407 Gray  This is a 
lacquer paint and dries extremely fast. I had this injected in cans for 
touch ups and in quarts for HVLP spraying.

The other, make unknown, is listed as DAR33128 Gray and is acrylic enamel. I 
use this for complete repaints when the humidity cooperates.

I have the tinting information if anyone is interested.

Im sure other samples would have received a different formula and several 
more automotive matches.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kim.herron at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Dennis Petrich" <radioart at charter.net>; <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] SB series cabinet paint


> Hi Dennis,
>
>    Contrary to popular opinion, Heath did indeed use the same color paint 
> on ALL of its SB series gear, even the SB104 series.
> Now you guys are going to love this.  It is actually a 1962 Studebaker 
> truck color.  IF you can find a paint supply house around that has the 
> Martin-Senour/Sherwin-Williams books, you can get that paint and it WILL 
> be a dead nuts match.  I've been doing it for 17 years.
>
> Kim  W8ZV
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dennis Petrich" <radioart at charter.net>
> To: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:55 PM
> Subject: [Heathkit] SB series cabinet paint
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> 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??
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Dennis, k0eoo
>