[Milsurplus] Re-Black Data Plate

[Steve Gajkowski]

Try an eraser shield and a pencil with an eraser.  Pink Pearl works really
good but experiment with erasers with various grit.  Good to mask the area
not erasing or add some tape on the edges/bottom of the eraser shield so it
doesn't scratch the surface as it moves a little when you erase the area
you're focusing on.  Works very well and the eraser shield gives you plenty
of template sizes to focus the erasing action.

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mack McCormick
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 4:59 PM
To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Milsurplus] Re-Black Data Plate

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.

-- 
73,

Mack de W4AX
http://w4ax.com
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