We traditionally used colored nail polish to match the special paint the USAF used on hardware. I think the color was there to make it obvious that the fasteners had been treated. I would expect clear would work as well, although it will certainly be visible because it'll be glossy.
73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bayard Coolidge Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 11:52 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw Wow, that was interesting about the Locktite. I mentioned the issue to my XYL to see if she'd seen any black fingernail polish, and she wondered why clear polish (e.g., Sally's Beauty Supply "Hard As Nails") wouldn't be more feasible/desireable... ________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
