Thanks, Tom. I like the idea of the plastic razor blades for that. Good tip.
I get the Lacquer-Stik tomorrow so I can try this over the holiday weekend. I do hope it works out. Thanks again, Barry - N4BUQ ----- Original Message ----- > From: "thoyer" <[email protected]> > To: "Barry" <[email protected]>, "jkharvie" <[email protected]> > Cc: "R-390 Mailing List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 7:29:12 PM > Subject: RE: [R-390] Questions about using a Lacquer-Stik(r) > I've had some success using a plastic straight edge razor blade when working > with the lacquer stick and trying to remove the excess. Followed up by q-tips > and a light buff with a microfiber towel. > > Tom > W3TA > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf > Of > Barry > Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 5:25 PM > To: jkharvie <[email protected]> > Cc: R-390 Mailing List <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [R-390] Questions about using a Lacquer-Stik(r) > > John, > > This the one I ordered: > > https://www.walmart.com/ip/Markal-Lacquer-stik-White-Fill-in-Paint-for-Engravi/34783848 > > Apparently it is "long lasting", "stays flexible", "will not rub off", etc., > etc. I'm not sure if I can mimic an engraving in a spare aluminum piece but > might try with a thin hack-saw. > > Thanks for the reply, > Barry - N4BUQ > >> Barry,Given you have a lacquer-stik, i would make some test >> applications of that material on a piece of aluminum or steel to >> first hand assess application, adhesion, how hard it cures, the time >> needed, and specific chemical resistance, durability etc.I would also >> indicate if you are going to be using the "putty", "crayon', or >> "paint" type of laquer-stick.I looked up the name and received quite a >> large number of products on the market.Engravers crayon is the only >> type I have applied to my engraved panel that I over achieved with a >> thermally-fused electrostatically applied paint.I am interested in the >> results. >> John N3JKE >> >> Sent from AOL on Android >> >> On Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 10:34, Barry Scott<[email protected]> wrote: >> (Trying from the GMail page as the first attempt from my other email >> account was undelivered.) >> >> I'm going to attempt to use a Lacquer-Stik(r) to fill in the >> engravings in my R390. I've read where this product takes weeks/months to >> fully >> cure. >> Does that sound correct? I don't mind waiting as I have a lot more >> stuff to do for this radio but would just like to know what I'm getting into. >> >> I'd also be interested in its durability. I presume that once it >> fully cures, it's probably fairly tough but I don't know. >> >> I tried using acrylic craft paint for one small area of engravings. >> That was a complete failure. After letting it dry overnight, I >> literally washed it off with soap and water and an old toothbrush! >> Not good. I think model car/aircraft paint might work but it might be >> somewhat difficult to wipe clean after application and it could be >> aggressive on the paint if there's much residue. >> >> For prep, after wet-sanding the front panel down to the bare aluminum >> and scraping out the engravings, I used Rust-Oleum self-etching >> automotive primer followed with two light coats of Rust-Oleum satin >> enamel. I let that cure in the hot sun for a couple of hours for two >> or three days in a row which seemed to have a good hardening effect >> and reduced the out-gassing quite a bit. Hopefully that will be durable. >> >> Thanks for any comments, >> Barry - N4BUQ >> ______________________________________________________________ >> R-390 mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390 >> 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 >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> R-390 mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390 >> 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 > ______________________________________________________________ > R-390 mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390 > 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 ______________________________________________________________ R-390 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390 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
