Had the same problem here with P3 #12. Used some rubbing compound and took it down close to metal, then re-shot it with 1) finish paint, 2) epoxy appliance paint. The surface isn't quite the same as original, but it's close enough. You can also use some 800 grit emery cloth to rough the painted surface up to a close approximation of the original finish (VEWWY carefully!).
After everything cured and the panel was replaced, I used four cut blocks of 1/2" neoprene sheet to stand off the P3's right-side corners against the left side of the K3. Double-sided tape works for mounting the neoprene blocks and won't take off the paint if you have to remove them. For this K3/P3, this all happened on Field Day when I was being a neat freak. There is no real need to have the P3 so close to the K3, but at 3:30AM in the depths of a CW binge - well, you get the idea. If you want the Real Deal(tm), you're best off emailing k3supp...@elecraft.com or calling the office to get an order placed. 73, matt W6NIA On Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:53:19 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >Hi, > >Just a word of caution for anyone owning or anticipating purchasing a P3. If >you position it on the left side of your radio the screws holding the carry >strap WILL seriously scratch the P3's right side panel. While that to some may >seem obvious it appeared to me that the strap was thick enough to prevent >scratches. NOT......... Support tells me to contact a person who's >information I do not have in front of me at the moment, to purchase a >replacement side panel. I have not contacted that person yet so I have no >idea of availability and cost. > >I would like to strongly suggest a warning about the potential for scratching >be put in the P3 manual. Maybe some sort of suggestion like taping the screw >heads, using screws with a different head or some kind of bumper be included >in the P3 manual. > >This situation may also apply to the other models of the K-Line as well. >Users beware. > > >Take pride in the USA. 73 > > >Jim, W0EM >______________________________________________________________ >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
