[Milsurplus] Re-Black Data Plate

[J. Forster]

I've had some luck starting with a clean, degreased plate.

First I put on a thin coat of gloss black and give it a few minutes to
partly dry.

Then I put a sheet of plain paper on a glass plate, so it's flat, and rub
the nameplate across the paper to rub the paint off the raised part. If
the paint has set up too much, put a few drops of solvent, acetone or
xylene onto the paper, and rub the plate again.

Keep using clean areas of the paper. If you use thicker paper, like a
blotter, a bit more of the sides of the letters will be exposed.

Good luck,

-John

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> Generally, I repaint the cabinet, etc., and then use a single edged razor
> blade to remove the paint from the raised letters.  Others use sandpaper,
> emery paper, etc.
>  
> Glen, K9STH
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> Website:  http://k9sth.com
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> ________________________________
>  From: Mack McCormick <w4ax.mack at gmail.com>
> To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 3:59 PM
> Subject: [Milsurplus] Re-Black Data Plate
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> Friends,
>
> I have a BC-348 that was in really tough shape. I'm completely restoring
> it. I've completed the electronics and it's working 100%. I've started on
> the cosmetics which includes refinishing the front panel and case.
>
> The data plate is metal with raised lettering. How do I make the plate
> black with a finish as close as possible to the original?
>
> Thank you in advance for your suggestions.
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