[R-390] ID plate repair

Thu, 29 May 2003 13:54:07 -0700

Yes, use paint remover to take off the rest of the black paint from the
label.  Then spray the whole thing with gloss black.  Set it aside for a
month to let the paint fully cure.  Then, place part of a sheet of 600 or
finer-grit sandpaper on a very flat surface, such as a formica table top.

Place the label face down on the sandpaper and with even pressure, perhaps
using a figure-eight sanding pattern, gently sand off the paint from the
raised surfaces of the label.

Do not overdo it, but the raised surfaces will be polished by the sandpaper.
Finish with a clear coat, or varnish to restore the "weatherized" effect.

73 de Bill, AB6MT
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----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Goff
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 9:01 AM
Subject: [R-390] ID plate repair

I've got an identification plate from which I accidentally rubbed off some
of the black portion while polishing.  Is there a way to repair a mistake
like that?  Can the plate simply be touched up with paint?  If so what would
be the best kind?  Does anyone have experience with this?  Any help would be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Robert Goff
W7MKA

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