Heathkit paint

[Stewart Lyon]

Hi Don and all,

Rust-Oleum "Winter Gray" (1982 Painter's Touch) is almost a perfect color
match for the Heath SB cases. The only problem is that it comes only in
gloss whereas semigloss or satin would be a better texture match. I have
tried to ungloss it with an alcohol wipe and steel wool with some
success. Be sure to follow the "2nd" coat instructions on the can: i.e.
within 1 hr or after 24 hrs. Otherwise you can get into a real mess.

For the front panels, Rust-Oleum "Hunter Green" satin (7732 Outdoor
Decor) is a close match. I've only used it on home-brew stuff that I
wanted to match the SB panels and on older HW cases.

Both Orchard's Supply and Home Depot carry these colors in my
neighborhood.

73, Stu - W6CUX
Winnetka, CA
ARRL Life Member

On Wed, 29 Dec 1999 08:40:25 -0600 "Donald A. Anderson"
<andfam at NETEASE.NET> writes:
>I am restoring an old SB 300.  The receiver now works perfectly.
>However, the case has been abused through the years and is in need of
>paint.  Does anyone know if the original paint is still available or
>are there any substitutes that would work well?  This old SB would be a
>real beauty in a newly painted case.
>
>Tnx and 73, Don WB6INP/4

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