[R-390] Paint Recommendation (Knobs)

[Richard W. Solomon]

Should I strip off the old paint first ? Any particular Paint
Stripper I should use ??

73, Dick, W1KSZ


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>From: John Lawson <jpl15 at panix.com>
>Sent: Dec 7, 2008 6:21 PM
>To: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [R-390] Paint Recommendation (Knobs)
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>On Sun, 7 Dec 2008, Barry wrote:
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>> Someone's post made me remember - it's Rustoleum, not Krylon, that I've used. 
>> Sorry.
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>   I refurbish and rebuild small motors (blower, window, seat, etc) for 
>vintage cars - and I customarily refinish them with black glossy 
>'appliance epoxy' as was mentioned back down this thread a ways... this 
>includes motors for competition show cars where it has to be 'factory' 
>looking. This type paint is available at all the larger home-supply 
>places, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.
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>   If the surface is clean and meticulously degreased, and the Item is kept 
>warm - above 70F or so (as well as the paint) then one coat does the 
>trick. I always let the paint dry naturally for at least a full day. It 
>comes out very glassy and durable. There are many colors available - as 
>well as 'satin' and 'matte' finishes.
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>   Powder coating small items is easy, too - many places sell the powder, 
>and a small cheap air-gun to apply it (check out Harbor Freight)- then 
>(when The Significant Other is not looking) you set your oven for the 
>right cure temp and bake the knob, etc.  If you do a lot of this, find a 
>cheap oven in a thrift store and hook it up in your shop...
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>Cheers and best of the season!
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>John KB6SCO
>DM09fg
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>> Barry - N4BUQ 
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