[R-390] Removing painted markings?

Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:39:40 -0500

Good suggestions.

Automotive paste wax may be a first start before going to these "rougher" abrasives.  Polishing compound is pretty fine, but rubbing compound can take the shine right off if you're not careful.

Barry(III?) - N4BUQ

> 
> 
> You might also try rubbing or polishing compound if
> its not on there real good.
> 
> Joe
> 
> 
> 
> --- "Scott, Barry (Clyde B)" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > If it is original paint, it is pretty tough and most
> > cleaners won't hurt it.  You can try some of the
> > commercial things like GoofOff or maybe mineral
> > spirits.  I wouldn't try anything as harsh as
> > acetone, but ordinary paint thinners are not likely
> > to damage the finish.
> > 
> > CAVEAT: If it is a repaint with Rustoleum, etc.,
> > then all bets are off.  That stuff dissolves pretty
> > easily.
> > 
> > Good luck,
> > 
> > Barry(III?) - N4BUQ
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Philip B Atchley [mailto:[email protected]]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 4:00 PM
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Subject: [R-390] Removing painted markings?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Hello.
> > > I'm getting ready to start working on the 2nd
> > R-390A (Dons 
> > > radio) while
> > > I'm waiting for my remaining capacitors to arrive.
> >  
> > > 
> > > This unit isn't "quite" as nice as the unit I'm
> > keeping (though much
> > > nicer than the last three I had).  While I don't
> > intend to 
> > > really do any
> > > cometic restoration it does have some small
> > painted areas  on 
> > > the front
> > > panel that I'd like to remove.  One is a Yellow
> > "CN" 
> > > stenciled below the
> > > carrier meter and the other is the upper left
> > corner that is painted
> > > "red" for some odd reason.   
> > > 
> > > Any idea about what these markings may indicate
> > and how to best remove
> > > them without damaging the grey paint under them? 
> > I have paint remover
> > > but am almost certain that would damage the finish
> > and make 
> > > things worse
> > > than leaving it alone.
> > > 
> > > 73 de Phil  KO6BB
> > > Loving home provided for wayward Boatanchor
> > Receivers
> > > [email protected]
> > > Merced, Central California
> > > 37.18N  120.29W  CM97sh
> > > 
> > >
> >
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