[R-390] R-390A knob painting

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About the nozzle getting plugged, I always take the nozzle off after 
each use or even after some use and blow carb cleaner or the like 
through it and the tube on the can top to keep things from clogging.

On 8/8/2019 01:16, Larry H wrote:
> Stan,  I'm using Rust-oleum black semi-gloss Pro High performance enamel #
> 239107 in the 15 oz. spray can.  I'm very happy with the application and
> finish, but the nozzle does get plugged up towards the end of the can.  It
> seems very durable, but too soon to tell.  Be sure to let it cure
> completely before striping them.  I got the info from John Gedde.
>
> On the 2 sets of knobs I did a few years ago, I used VHT semi-gloss black
> epoxy and am happy with the results with it.
>
> For the white lines, I used an artist enamel that I already had on hand,
> Folk Art 4001 wicker white gloss acrylic.  It is water based, so has easy
> cleanup until dry.  I used it again because of the color match and it's
> durable when dry.  I applied it with a syringe I confiscated from a printer
> cartridge ink refilling kit.
>
> Regards, Larry
>
> On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 9:22 PM Stan Gammons <sg063015 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> What paint are you using to paint the knobs?
>>
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Stan
>> KM4HQE
>>
>>
>> On 8/7/2019 8:00 PM, Larry H wrote:
>>> I mentioned in my last post that the KC knob in the 390A I'm working on
>> had
>>> a bind in it.  I thought I checked the VFO when I first got it, but I
>> guess
>>> not close enough - that's where the bind was at.  And it was not on the
>>> inside, it was the Oldham coupler clamp (which was not tight).  Somehow
>> the
>>> coupling had gotten pushed onto the shaft too far and it was rubbing on
>> the
>>> mounting frame every rotation.  While I had it out, I checked the tube,
>>> components and lubed the inside points.  It works like new, now.  The nut
>>> on the end of the core is just right tight on the shaft, so there is no
>> end
>>> play there or on the shaft bearing.  I have not done measurements on it,
>>> but should be a very good unit.  Now the KC knob turns smoothly and is
>> even
>>> a little easier to turn after the maintenance.
>>>
>>> Back to the knobs.  Got to get some more paint - Lowe's was out today.
>>>
>>> Regards, Larry
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