[R-390] Paint

[Sandy Geiger]

No disrespect, Roger, but my R-389, & 1955 Collins contract R-390A were "Shiny" paint, not "Matt" finish.. But I'll admit to "Polishing" them w/Meguier's Body Scrub, & then Carnauba wax, too...I get compliments that ALL my Boatanchors look "Brand-New"...

C.H.(Sandy)Geiger III
 
> To: N1XBM at amsat.org; r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> From: flowertime01 at wmconnect.com
> Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:17:36 -0400
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Paint
> 
> 
> Paint should be matt.
> 
> ANSI 61 gray
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Newberry <N1XBM at amsat.org>
> To: r-390 <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 4:40 pm
> Subject: [R-390] Paint
> 
> 
> I just got my knobs and front panel soda blasted. My plan is:
> 
> Zinc chromate primer
> Machine gray paint (gloss or matt)
> Black paint (for knobs gloss or matt)
> Paint lacquer stick the lines/letters
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Apparare Scientior
> Paratus Communicare
> -N1XBM
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