[Milsurplus] FW: Command Set Dials

[J. Forster]

I just looked at a couple of metal dials here. The numbers and dial
markings do not appear to be engraved or painted on. They look more like
MetalPhoto technology.

I'd try soaking them in solvent (Xylene or even Methylene Chloride w/o
other goop) and wiping them with a soft cloth. Don't breathe the stuff.

No guarantees, but the dials are not all that rare.

FWIW,

-John

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> 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
>
> ==============
>
>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>   _____
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>>
>>             Bill KA8WTK
>>
>>
>>
>>
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