[R-390] Filling Engraved Panels

[Norman J McSweyn]

All,
I spent the most time on this particular phase of my 390a project. 
Experimenting with paints showed that Rust Oleum was the best. Not sure 
why. It seemed to be harder (would take more rubbing prior to "staining" 
and had a non pourous surface. Some (panel) paints I tried would stain 
immediately.
Technique:
1: squeeze paint into a small cup.
1.5: let acrylic paint set up for 1/2 hour.
2: brush a little on the lettering
3: squegee the excess.
4: gently remove the extreme excess with a *slightly damp* paper towel
5: wait a few minutes.
6: ******gently***** buff  off the white with a *slightly damp paper towel*
7: utter a prayer of thanks when you are done.
An aside. When doing the front panel for my sp-600, on my third attempt, 
the clearcoat ran. I'd spent 8+ hours using a white artist's pen to do 
the engraving. AAAAAHGHHHHHHHHHH!!! A total of seven attempts were 
necessary for a great looking panel.
Have a nice day.
Norm n3ykf