[Milsurplus] FW: Command Set Dials

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

I'm pretty sure that this same thread ran a few weeks ago.  And several 
suggestions were made as to how to remove aluminum paint. hopefully without 
damaging the finish underneath.

In a message dated 10/20/2010 9:45:03 PM Central Daylight Time, 
gl4d21a at juno.com writes: 
> Bill:
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> Robert can correct me, but I think those dials are baked enamel.  If so, a 
> light application of acetone will remove the spray paint without attacking 
> the dial or calibration.  Should also work on the knobs and cases if you 
> are careful.
> 
> HTH
> 73,
> George
> W5VPQ
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> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: "Bill Ramsey" <ka8wtk at ohio.net>
> To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Milsurplus] FW: Command Set Dials
> Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:21:10 -0400
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> From: Bill Ramsey [mailto:ka8wtk at ohio.net] 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 5:59 PM
> To: 'Milsurplus at mailman.qth.net'
> Subject: Command Set Dials
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> All,
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>   I recently acquired a BC-453 (190-550 kc) and a BC-946 (520-1500 kc) in 
> a
> three receiver rack. Just one small problem, they were spray painted 
> silver.
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> I mean everything was painted silver; rack, connectors, dynamotors, knobs
> and even the dials.
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>     Does anyone have a dial from a parts rig for these radios?
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> Thanks,
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>             Bill KA8WTK
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