[Milsurplus] FW: Command Set Dials

[Bill Ramsey]

They appear to be aluminum.

-----Original Message-----
From: J. Forster [mailto:jfor at quik.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:56 PM
To: Bill Ramsey
Cc: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] FW: Command Set Dials

Are the dials Bakelite or alumnum?

-John

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> I did try this question on the MRCA and did receive several suggestions.
> However, nothing normal (acetone, lacquer thinner, Goof Off, etc.) has
> touched the silver paint on the dial. The only thing I found that would
> take
> off the paint from the case cover was a paint stripper containing
> methylene
> chloride and methanol. I hesitate to use this on the dials unless it
> really
> is a baked on finish.
>
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gl4d21a at juno.com [mailto:gl4d21a at juno.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:44 PM
> To: ka8wtk at ohio.net
> Cc: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] FW: Command Set Dials
>
> Bill:
>
> 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
>
>
> ---------- 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,
>
>
>
>   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.
>
> I mean everything was painted silver; rack, connectors, dynamotors, knobs
> and even the dials.
>
>
>
>     Does anyone have a dial from a parts rig for these radios?
>
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> Thanks,
>
>
>
>             Bill KA8WTK
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