RCA AR88 Comms Receiver. Painting the case.
What is the best way to repaint the metal case-would ordinary black Hammerstein be ok?
Thanks Scotch24A |
Re: RCA AR88 Comms Receiver. Painting the case.
The best thing is to strip it then prime and respray with "crackle" finish paint available from classic-car-restoration places like Frost.
https://www.frost.co.uk/vht-black-wrinkle-finish-310ml/ |
Re: RCA AR88 Comms Receiver. Painting the case.
I think 'Wrinkle' or 'Ripple' finish is the best description for the paint type normally applied to military equipment. Also called 'Crinkle' by some.
A search for 'Crackle' finish will sometimes show a paint effect like a dried up mud pool. This was used on some Hallicrafters SX-28 receivers. |
Re: RCA AR88 Comms Receiver. Painting the case.
Thanks
Scotch24A |
Re: RCA AR88 Comms Receiver. Painting the case.
I had mine bead blasted and then stove enamelled (silver hammer) professionally back in the sixties. Not original but still looks great. I had the advantage of an early set with engraved front panel.
David |
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