Fw: [Milsurplus] Panel Repainting BC-348Q

[pete williams]

Pete Williams
jupeter@datafast.net.au
METUNG AUSTRALIA 3904
----- Original Message -----
From: "pete williams" <jupeter@datafast.net.au>
To: "Dave Faria" <Dave_Faria@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Panel Repainting BC-348Q



Pete Williams
jupeter@datafast.net.au
METUNG AUSTRALIA 3904
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Faria" <Dave_Faria@hotmail.com>
To: <milsurplus@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 1:47 PM
Subject: [Milsurplus] Panel Repainting BC-348Q

Dave, To add to what I sent earlier... ---- any sharp blade will
assist the scrape... I use a headband magnifier to get real close and
see what is  happening. The lettering is  raised and i can only
reiterate that you need a delicate touch.
Putting the  sprayed  panel in the oven  is the only way to get a
uniform wrinkle ---- a couple of thin coats will give you a  fine
wrinkle . Thick coats make a coarser finish  The  can says air drying
is Ok  but doesnt give  even temperature.
Try it first on a  bit of scrap Al. and do your knobs as well.
Pete

Dave ,,,,,,  with all due modesty, I reckon I'm a bit of a dab at the
front panels of BC -348. I've done about 12 over the last few years .!
Strip off the old with  paint stripper, clean well ,  I use  VHT brand
(ex USA) pressure pack  wrinkle finish from  auto stores Use no
undercoat, Spray on a couple of lIght coats.
Then put it in the  kitchen oven when the  missus goes  shopping----
smells a bit off putting--- and let it bake at about 100 C for an hour
or so.
I then wait a few days for paint to harden properly and then with the
aid of a sharp scraper .knife take the paint off the tops of the
lettering CAREFULLY. !.
Looks original if you do it  well.
Cheers
Pete.




GE List.  I want to repaint my front panel.  It appears that the
lettering
is raised.  Is this correct??