Many thanks to all who have replied with some good suggestions such as near matches, mixing grey enamels and using a paint-matching service at a DIY or automotive store. Also, Elecraft may be able to provide a paint colour code: Elecraft, hello???
The liquid-in-a-pot was what I really wanted so scratches could be filled and corners re-touched. I find an excellent match and texture can be achieved by dabbing the drying, skinned-over paint with a finger from lots of different angles. This adds a slight texture to the finish and achieves, as near as possible, an "invisible mend." An old friend, Bill K9YEQ, had an unopened pot that he's sending to me, with both of us hoping the contents are still in a satisfactory condition. Thanks, Bill. Rather than using a Sharpie pen to touch in wear and chips on a K3, which leaves a sort of purple reflective finish at some angles, I found that Birchwood Casey super black gloss gun touch-in paint in a pen gave a good and durable match, especially if dabbed with a finger, which reduces its shine. This will probably work with any make's black finish. Many thanks and 73. Dave, G3TJP ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
