[R-390] Paint & Letter fill

[rkofler--- via R-390]

Something to think about. When I restored my SP600, the panel paint and lettering were very discolored and grimy. I noticed, however, that the paint was not scratched or scraped, just looked like years of cigarette smoke and general grime. I thought I would have to repaint and reletter, but I went to the auto parts store and bought some rubbing compound, which is an abrasive mixed with a wax. After removing the panel, I carefully rubbed down the panel. The paint looked like new. Even the lettering turned white again. I didn't need to repaint or reletter. Just a thought.

Roger K7DDG

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Frobase <tfrobase at gmail.com>
To: r-390 <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, Mar 12, 2015 7:50 am
Subject: [R-390] Paint & Letter fill


I have been using the inexpensive stainless steel brushes from Harbor
Freight. 
Once the solvent loosens the filler I circle the wire brush
around the
engraving with moderate to low pressure, making sure to keep the
bristles
perpendicular to the surface.  It does an effective job pulling
the old stuff
out.  Once the bristles are bent throw away the brush.

I also use a dry
Stainless brush prior to final cleaning for prep, the
stainless brush breaks
the oxidation up and helps the paint stick better
... tom,
N3LLL
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