[R-390] Paint Recommendation (Knobs)

[Dave Merrill]

IIRC the R-390 knobs are zinc-based pot metal.

On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 1:37 PM, LEE BAHR <pulsarxp at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> Richard:
>
> First off, you won't be "cranking" on this radio 24/7.  Most paint will
> hold up for your use.  I would go get some spray black glossy black EPOXY
> paint in a can from The Home Depot or Lowes.
>
> If your old knobs have "pits", fill them with auto body putty and sand
> smooth before painting.
>
> On aluminum parts,  I like to use a zinc chromate primer.  I get this
> primer on line from Aircraft Spruce.
>
> Lee, w0vt
>
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