[Milsurplus] Panel Repainting BC-348Q

Sat, 28 Jun 2003 08:25:59 -0500

<< Typically the wrinkle pattern is way too large, not the fine grain of the
original. >>

I usually have just the opposite problem... grain too small or too varied.
Barry's msg. is right on the mark.... try it on a small area/ on something
else... or via a small artists paint brush before spraying the whole panel.

Sincerely,

Dr. William J. Schmidt, II  K9HZ

"Collector of Edison Wind-up Phonographs... Do you have one for me?"
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry Hauser" <[email protected]>
To: "Dave Faria" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 9:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Panel Repainting BC-348Q

> Hi Dave & List:
>
> If the original finish is at all restorable/detailable, I suggest you try
> that first.  If the paint is disintegrating and crumbling, that would call
> for stripping and refinishing.
>
> Presuming there are some small spots of paint loss, after gently cleaning
as
> much of any embedded dirt and film,  you can touch up with an artist's
> brush.  Use regular semigloss black, not wrinkle paint.  First build up a
> thin coat or two, then finish off the spots with a thicker dollop and
> continute to work the paint with a stuff artist's brush (cut down the
> bristles, if necessary) with a stippling and slight swirling motion to
> replicate the wrinkle as the paint gels  up.  When each area starts to
look
> good enough -- stop. You can blend/flatten with a stick or rag when the
> paint is dry but still a bit soft.  A somewhat rough rag helps to mold a
> pattern into it.
>
> To blend things in further and preserve the panel, overspray with a
> semigloss or eggshell clearcoat that's compatible with the existing paint
> and detailing.  (test on an inconspicuous place first).
>
> Your mileage may vary.  If it doesn't work out, then you can resort to a
> full refinishing job.
>
> I believe most of these have raised lettering - not sure if they're
reversed
> stamped from the back --  you can take a peek.  It should be fairly
obvious
> as the raised lettering was generally left natural aluminum showing
through
> with  somewhat of a brushed effect.  I suspect they used the same method
you
> have in mind -- paint right over the embossing and then sand the paint off
> the "high spots."
>
> I have had variable results with spray can wrinkle finishes.  Typically
the
> wrinkle pattern is way too large, not the fine grain of the original.
I've
> read various posts suggesting that temperature is critical.  Also, it's
best
> not to prime and you have to build up the paint fairly quickly.  If you
get
> the big wrinkle look, you have to strip it off and start over.  So, might
be
> worth a shot at "detailing" first, with the added benefit that most of the
> original '40's wartime paint will still be on the radio.
>
> Barry
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Faria" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 11:47 PM
> Subject: [Milsurplus] Panel Repainting BC-348Q
>
>
> > GE List.  I want to repaint my front panel.  It appears that the
lettering
> > is raised.  Is this correct??  I want to strip the panel but, I will
live
> > with it if the panel text would be ruined.  If the lettering is indeed
> > raised I think I can block around the lettering with masking tape after
> > repainting.  With the lettering blocked I was going to try sanding with
> > 1000grit and a piece of flat steel as backing.  Looking for comments
> anyone
> > got ideas.  Also where can I find some crinkle paint??
> >
> > Thanks for any ideas
> > Dave Faria
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