[Milsurplus] FW: Command Set Dials

[Bruce Gentry]

WA5CAB at cs.com wrote:
> 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.
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> In a message dated 10/20/2010 9:45:03 PM Central Daylight Time, 
> gl4d21a at juno.com writes: 
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>> 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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>>     
>
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Ordinary automotive brake fluid- not the premium silicone- can also be 
tried. Soak smaller parts in it, and apply it thickly to other surfaces. 
It takes longer to work, but aerosol spray paint tends to come off clean 
in chunks and flakes with a little brushing from an old toothbrush or 
equal. It works well on wrinkle finish, the spray paint will come off 
without sticking in the wrinkles. Model railroaders use it extensively 
to remove unwanted paint.  Try it on a small area first.   Bruce Gentry