[R-390] Paint/Lacquer Sticks?

[kirklandb at sympatico.ca]

I had a tough time getting the sticks to fill in. Yes the paint is tricky, that is why you have to find the right drying time.
 One could also use oil based paint or model paints.

> To: dhallam at knology.net; n4buq at knology.net; kirklandb at sympatico.ca
> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:20:52 -0400
> Subject: Re: RE: [R-390] Paint/Lacquer Sticks?
> From: n4buq at knology.net
> CC: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> 
> Yes, I've done that before on R390A front panels.  I wanted to try the lacquer stick approach.  The acrylic paint I'm using doesn't want to stick really well to some of the grooves in some plastic knobs (on a Simpson 260 meter) so I thought I'd see if lacquer did any better.  If it does, I have an R390 front panel that I'm considering refinishing and wondering which filler would work best.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Barry - N4BUQ
> 
> 
>  On Tue 24/04/12 11:43 AM , kirklandb at sympatico.ca sent:
> > You don't have to use a Lacquer stick to fill in the engraved
> > lettering.
> > 
> > Put a dab of paint on the panel close to the lettering and use body
> > repair spatula to draw the paint over the engraving.
> > Let dry for a bit and then wipe off the excess paint.
> > 
> > Let completely dry and use a soft cloth to remove the rest of the
> > excess paint. You might even use a bit of paint rubbing/polishing
> > compound to help.
> > 
> > I use acrylic artist paint
> > 
> > 
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