[R-390] Need EAC-sized nameplate, will trade?

[Jerry K]

Yep, it's an "engraved" (stamped) panel from a unknown later model, 
probably EAC. The finish on the old Motorola silk-screened panel was 
trashed and silk screening isn't something I can do. The finish is 
called Duracoat, distributed by Lauer Weaponry 
<http://www.lauerweaponry.com/>. I've been using it since they came out 
with it several years ago. Seems to be as near bulletproof as a DIY 
coating can get with current technology. I've used it on several 
firearms, a couple of cameras that I've rebuilt, some photo tripods, and 
several other kinds of small machinery and tools. Wonderful stuff, but a 
bit more involved than shooting Krylon from a can. It's a two-part 
finish. Expensive per oz but a little goes a long way. Should be 
air-brushed, although I see they now have some sort of spray can kit. 
Dust-proof in a couple of minutes, but full cure takes time (or heating 
in an oven). I usually air-cure it at least a month to allow it to get 
to full hardness. Best stuff for panels, knobs, and radio cabinets I've 
ever seen, plus it's available in a TON of colors, since it's used for 
camo work on firearms. Here's 
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/picker77/sets/72157625849800621/> a Leica 
M2 35mm camera I refinished with the same stuff in WWII olive green.
73 Jerry W5KP

On 3/30/2011 8:36 AM, Curt Nixon wrote:
> Wow, Jerry:
>
> That really does look spectacular.  I assume that was an engraved
> panel?  What is the panel finish?  Type of paint?  I use  a lot of
> automotive basecoat/ clearcoat and catalyzed urethanes here..  They are
> incredibly durable.  Catalyzed urethane on the knobs is especially good.
>
> Nice..
>
> Curt
> KU8L
>