[R-390] Paint & Letter fill

[Tom Frobase]

I have done that as well, sometimes the nicotine works as a preservitive!
... tom, N3LLL

On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:31 AM, rkofler at aol.com <rkofler at aol.com> wrote:

> 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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