[R-390] panel finishing

[rbethman]

Lester,

The results literally sucked!  All it managed to do was smear out of the 
engravings.

Hence I simply quit trying THAT method.

I finally enjoyed GREAT success with the Oil Stick.  It easily filled 
the engraving and didn't smear "out" of the engravings.  I could simply 
wipe of the excess that came from applying by using the denatured 
alcohol rag rub.

It left the engraving totally intact.

I gave the Acrylic Enamel numerous tries.  It always smeared horribly, 
and most of the engravings would loose the paint when wiping - even 
using a Bondo Applicator with a cloth over its edge.

Everyone's results will vary.

I'm doing this for PERSONAL use, not doing this or other panels/radios 
for others as a business.

Obviously I haven't done around six dozen radios.  I have on other 
panels used the Dry Transfer Decals.  These were then covered with clear 
nail polish.

I did this on the old "faint" markings on a Northern Radio SP-600.  The 
markings cent to the Diversity controls was nearly readable.  A light 
application of 800 grit carborundum paper removed the old markings, left 
the gray background intact, polished it out with a compound, then 
applied the Dry Transfer Decals.

Bob - N0DGN
On 3/22/2013 12:15 PM, Lester Veenstra wrote:
> .... I gave acrylic paint a try - two - or - three.  NEVER again!  That was
> my results.....    What do you mean?
>
>
> Lester B Veenstra  MØYCM K1YCM W8YCM
> lester at veenstras.com
>