[ICOM] Help needed for: ICOM Paint Color and Source

[Howard W3CQH]

Since Icom sells to the U.S. Government, I would think that there might be 
some specs listed in a procurement order for different colors.  Has anybody 
gone to the government/commercial side of the house to ask for help?

I agree with Ted in his suggestion about sourcing at a supplier.

My $0.02 - 73's - de Howard W3CQH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ted" <n3zrx at verizon.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:24 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Help needed for: ICOM Paint Color and Source


> Hi Guys
> I paint cars for a living. So  here is what i would do The other guys 
> suggestion about go to a automotive paint store is a good idea but do this 
> bring a piece of the cabinet you wish to match and ask the clerk at the 
> counter to take a photo of the color you wish to match with the photo eye 
> or the profit . This device has many different names depending upon the 
> paint store in which you visit. But what it does is snap a photo of the 
> car in which the painter is having trouble with and then compares what it 
> sees when connected to a mixing computer to the closest match it could 
> find in a color library. Ask them to make it in base coat and add a 
> hardener to it as this will leave a low sheen when sprayed at a low 
> pressure..
> ted
> n3zrx
>
> Ham Op wrote:
>> Medium gray is close but remember even from the factory there are color 
>> variations!  I have tried everything from medium gray to dark gray to 
>> charcoal gray..
>> San K5YY
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr M J DiGirolamo" <DrD at 2020.com>
>> To: <Icom at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 7:21 PM
>> Subject: [ICOM] Help needed for: ICOM Paint Color and Source
>>
>>
>>> Hello Gang,
>>>
>>>  It's time to repaint my ICOM SP-20 speaker case (just color is needed 
>>> over
>>> its present texture).
>>>
>>>  I'd appreciate hearing from anyone willing to share their ideas,
>>> suggestions and/or experiences with me.
>>>
>>>  In particular, I would be overjoyed to learn if there is any knowledge 
>>> of a "ICOM spray paint source" among our esteemed members.
>>>
>>>  All input is appreciated es,
>>> 73,
>>> Mike DiGirolamo, W4XN
>>>
>>> DrD at 2020.com
>>>
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