[Johnson] Ranger 2 case paint color

[Mike Pagel, K9UW]

Hi Bob,

Glen's web site is at http://www.k9sth.net/amateur-radio-station.html

These folks restore both the Ranger and Ranger 2 and indicate that panel and 
cabinet repaints are available.  Not sure if they'd share the formula...
http://www.kiss-electronics.com/vikingranger.htm

73, de Mike, K9UW
Amherst, WI


-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Sauvan
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 11:14 AM
To: Chris Farley ; johnson at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Johnson] Ranger 2 case paint color

Thanks Chris,
I am very capable with a spray gun thank goodness. I was hoping not to
have to go through the whole process but will if need be. I have been in
the cabinet industry for years and we have an additive to give cabinets
a wrinkle finish much like that on a Ranger 2.  I might do a bit of
experimenting there. I do like and use Sherwin Williams single stage
automotive products and I am just finishing up my Viking Valiant refurb
as soon as the faceplate comes back from the silk screener. I used
Sherwin Williams for the dark Maroon and grey colors. I will post the
outcome soon. I was kinda hoping someone might have found a real close
match with spray bombs but I have looked extensively and not found
anything even close that I would want to use which would force me the go
the much more lengthy route. Im a bit anal when it comes to making
things look as original as I can in this day and age. We will keep
everyone posted.

73-Bob-W0YBS


On 7/26/2015 9:59 AM, Chris Farley wrote:
> It's a heavy grain wrinkle finish.  Unless you have a local powder coater 
> who is willing to do custom color on a single piece or are VERY talented 
> with a paint gun, your best bet will be to give the cabinet a coat of gray 
> wrinkle available in bomb cans, and over spray with the matched "correct" 
> color.
> As for the latter, Glen K9STH might have that formula on his website, but 
> it appears the domain needs to be renewed.  You should be able to take the 
> cabinet to a GOOD auto paint Store or a Sherwin-Williams that handles 
> their automotive line (I like PPG single stage OMNI, personally) and have 
> it color matched.
>
> Good luck, let us know what you find out and wind up doing.
>
> Regards,
> Chris kc9ieq
>
>
>
> Sent from my SMRTphone
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Robert Sauvan <rsauvan at beyondbb.com>
> Date: 07/26/2015 9:12 AM (GMT-06:00)
> To: johnson at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Johnson] Ranger 2 case paint color
>
> Hi all,
> Does anyone have a good color match for the original color of the case
> for the Ranger 2? Mine is in decent shape but would like to freshen it
> up a bit. It has a bit of a texture like finish and I dont want to strip
> and get rid of that particular texture if I can avoid it. Most restored
> Rangers that I have seen have been painted the grey color so typical of
> the time but the Ranger 2 has a bit different case color originally. Let
> me know.
>
> Thanks-Bob-W0YBS
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