[R-390] panel finishing nADDITIONAL

[rbethman]

Lester,

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

Hence I simply quit trying THAT method.

** ADDED **

I took 800 grit carborundum paper "LIGHTLY" over the enrire panel to 
remove the "Semi-gloss" finish.  This was cleaned by a dry rag to get 
the dust off, the wiped with a rag soaked with denatured alcohol to get 
ALL the remaining dust off the panel face.

This step is to ensure that the satin clear coat will adhere in the 
final stage.

** END ADDITION **

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
>