[Yaesu] Help repainting an FT-736R

[Glen Zook]

Here is my "canned" response to paint!

I get all of the paint that I use on "boat anchor"
cabinets computer matched at my local Sherwin-Williams
store.  I have found that acryllic satin finish paint
comes out pretty darn close to the original finish. 
The paint runs under $12 a quart.

So far every cabinet that they have matched has been
"right on", including the Collins St. James gray.

You will need either a paint gun, or, if your local
store happens to be one that has the ability to "load"
spray cans then you can go that way.  Of course having
spray cans loaded is going to add to the price of the
paint.

I normally drop off a cabinet, cabinet lid, etc., of
what I want to be matched.  At least at my local
store, which tends to be very busy, I get my paint
either late in the afternoon or the next morning.  If
your store isn't that busy, they might be able to do
it for you while you wait.

Also, some automotive parts stores also have paint
matching.  However, what they use is often lacquer or
enamel, both of which do not dry to as "hard" a finish
as acryllic.

By the way, the acryllic paint that I buy does clean
up with water!  You don't have to worry about paint
thinner, lacquer thinner, etc.


Now, for the texture:  I use Rusteoleum American
Accents Stone Creations to give me a crackle.  Also,
Rustoleum has two other paints that might be used. 
They are "Hammered" and "Texture".  These do NOT give
a real deep type of finish.  However, they do work as
an undercoat in many application.


--- Doug Shields <w4das at comcast.net> wrote:

Please forgive me if this topic has been exhausted in
the past but I am new to this list, and Yaesu radios. 
In fact, I just received my first Yaesu radio after
nearly 35 years of ham radio.  I just acquired an
FT-736R that needs some cosmetic help.  I would like
to repaint the cabinet.  I will bead blast off the
original paint that is pretty nasty. Is there a
standard off-the-shelf spray paint that is a close
match for the original Yaesu color?  Any hints, tips,
or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.









Glen, K9STH

Website:  http://k9sth.com


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