restoration question

[Jack Taylor]

For a low cost DIY solution, look into Photoez.

http://ezscreenprint.com/whatsphotoez.aspx

Jack - N7OO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel Donnelly" <kc7vda at GMAIL.COM>
To: <BOATANCHORS at LISTS.TEMPE.GOV>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: [BOATANCHORS-TEMPE] restoration question


> Hello all,
> I have had several radios in the past that needed some repair of the
> silk screened lettering on the front panel I have had some success by
> using rub on lettering, how ever I have never had to do a job so big
> as to require a do a complete silk screening.
>
> I am curious as to how that would be possible. I  would assume that a
> digital picture would be needed of the damaged panel, but how would
> you match the original font of the lettering and art work?
>
> Dan KC7VDA
>
> On 10/12/09, J. Dave Mayfield <laptop at gwltd.com> wrote:
>> I think the only way to do it, if you want it to look good is to have a
>> print shop do a new silk screen  that's how it was printed when the
>> radio was made. Personally  I would stay away from any receiver that is
>> so bad that you have to re-do all the lettering.
>>
>> Dave W9WRL.com
>>
>> Larry wrote:
>>>    I'm considering purchasing a receiver for a restoration project, but 
>>> I
>>> need to know how you would go about refinishing the faceplate lettering? 
>>> I
>>> know about the grease pens on recessed print, but what about the
>>> painted-on
>>> lettering? Any websites out there to show how to do it? I'm expecting 
>>> the
>>> radio I purchase to need a complete stripping/sanding/repainting. 
>>> There's
>>> no
>>> specific radio in mind yet, other than it has tubes (of course!), but I
>>> want
>>> to make sure I can replace the paint on its faceplate without needing a
>>> degree in art or autobody to make it look original (my degree is in
>>> Electronics). Thanks... Larry N1MIW
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