[Heath] Heathkit's TAN paint color

Charles W. Morehouse w4gbw at bellsouth.net
Sat Jan 15 03:11:13 EST 2011


Ken,
I have found an excellent replacement from Krylon.  It is a suede finish 
close to the color of the original, called
1241 Buckskin.  Looks great and doesn't turn to rubbery goo.  You might have 
to order it like I did.  Good luck.
Wayne,
W4GBW

Subject: Heathkit's TAN paint color


> Might anyone here have the formula for one of the original test-equipment
> tans that Heath used on their bench gear?
>
> I have a particularly ratty looking, but well-working IP-27 that badly 
> needs a
> repaint, but I would like it to look at least somewhat original.
>
> Ken Gordon W7EKB
>




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