[R-390] Paint Removal and Stainless #3-56 Screws

[Barry]

Hi John, 

I saw that listing and didn't realize it wasn't for the entire box (which I really wouldn't want to buy). It's definitely less expensive than McMaster for this. Maybe I can talk the seller into throwing in one of the lockwashers. 

I'm going to have to try the Rust-Oleum stripper. I think I've seen it before and it's supposed to be good. 

Thanks for the pointers! 
Barry - N4BUQ 

> Barry,
> For screws try
> [ https://www.ebay.com/itm/293134759197 | https://www.ebay.com/itm/293134759197
> ]

> I have some 3-48 ss pan head your welcome to have, but looks like these are not
> not what your looking for.

> Méthylène Chloride works good but modern replacements are available.
> [
> https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/paint-remover-stripper-thinner/p/rust-oleum-aircraft-remover-32oz/909921_0_0?cmpid=OSA:US&srsltid=AfmBOor9iGBOAyBrqA81nIGdBALSA_iY1tGHIXE9lmEKFMXd7OJ0cZNVqNk
> |
> https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/paint-remover-stripper-thinner/p/rust-oleum-aircraft-remover-32oz/909921_0_0?cmpid=OSA:US&srsltid=AfmBOor9iGBOAyBrqA81nIGdBALSA_iY1tGHIXE9lmEKFMXd7OJ0cZNVqNk
> ]

> John

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>> On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 10:47, Barry
>> <n4buq at knology.net> wrote:
>> After the disaster I had about two years ago with some very bad spray paint, I
>> have cleaned up the front panel and am finally ready to paint it. I've tested
>> the new (different) paint on a small piece of aluminum and it looks like it
>> will work nicely - the same way I've seen it before so looking forward to that.

>> I need to turn to the task of removing the paint from the knobs, meter covers,
>> and Veeder-Root escutcheon. These appear to have the original paint and, as
>> such, are extremely difficult to strip. I used to just go straight to sanding
>> them (with wet silicon carbide paper) but that's quite tedious and am hoping to
>> find a better method. I had good success with the old "Aircraft" stripper that,
>> I think, used Methylene Chloride, on front panels, but that has been banned
>> and, so, am not sure if the modern equivalents will work as well. I'd get these
>> parts media-blasted but the local place has a high "setup" cost and that
>> doesn't work well for me. Any suggestions?

>> As for the stainless #3-56 screws, a previous owner drilled/tapped the nameplate
>> screw holes from #2-56 to #3-56 and when I got the radio, one of the nameplate
>> screws was missing. I've looked for replacements and, oddly, #3-56 screws are
>> quite hard to find. I can get a box of 100 from McMaster and I may go that
>> route. There's a well-stocked hobby-shop in town and I suspect they might have
>> some but and looking for other sources so if anyone has one (as well as the
>> lock-washer), I would be interested in getting those. I can't find the
>> nameplate or screws at the moment and not sure of the length but I think
>> they're either 1/4" or 3/6" (of course, longer screws can be cut shorter if
>> needed).

>> Thanks!
>> Barry - N4BUQ
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