Re: [Elecraft] K2 paint wanted

[Bill Johnson]

The paint is already on its way.  

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 paint wanted

I have found that the Rust-oleum Automotive Primer spray can, number 2089 DARK 
GRAY PRIMER, is a very close match for the K2 color.  Note that the
2081 LIGHT GRAY version is too light.  The 2089 goes on very dark, and is 
almost black while wet.

It is readily available at Home Depot stores.

73,
Henry - K4TMC
K2/100 #3137

On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 9:26 AM, Dave Lankshear <d...@lanks.plus.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone.  I'm restoring an old Elecraft K2 and need some of the 
> grey paint for the case, but I see it's no longer offered by Elecraft.
>
>
>
> If you'd kindly take a look to see if you still have any and it's 
> still liquid and no longer wanted, I'd be pleased to purchase it from 
> you and pay shipping etc.
>
>
>
> If you can help, please contact me off list at:  dave at lanks dot 
> plus dot com
>
>
>
> Many thanks and 73.  Dave, G3TJP  (QTHR)
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 paint wanted

[KENT TRIMBLE]

Another option is simply to buy replacement panels from Elecraft.  Not 
as cheap as paint but makes a well-used K2 look brand-new.  That's what 
I did with Tom Hammond's (NØSS) serial number 8.


73,

Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, Missouri



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Re: [Elecraft] K2 paint wanted

[Henry Pollock - K4TMC]

I have found that the Rust-oleum Automotive Primer spray can, number 2089
DARK GRAY PRIMER, is a very close match for the K2 color.  Note that the
2081 LIGHT GRAY version is too light.  The 2089 goes on very dark, and is
almost black while wet.

It is readily available at Home Depot stores.

73,
Henry - K4TMC
K2/100 #3137

On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 9:26 AM, Dave Lankshear  wrote:

> Hi everyone.  I'm restoring an old Elecraft K2 and need some of the grey
> paint for the case, but I see it's no longer offered by Elecraft.
>
>
>
> If you'd kindly take a look to see if you still have any and it's still
> liquid and no longer wanted, I'd be pleased to purchase it from you and pay
> shipping etc.
>
>
>
> If you can help, please contact me off list at:  dave at lanks dot plus dot
> com
>
>
>
> Many thanks and 73.  Dave, G3TJP  (QTHR)
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 paint wanted

[Dave Lankshear]

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 

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 paint wanted

[Eric J]

I'm assuming you can spray the material yourself and don't need a spray 
(rattle) can solution. If you do, I used Rust-Oleum Ultracoat 249078 Satin 
Granite. It's not an exact match, but not bad.

Here's my K2 setup. The box in the upper right is an EC2 clone I built and 
painted with the Satin Granite.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ejnaiuk2ubw1k54/KE6US_Elecraft_K2.jpg?dl=0

Eric KE6US

On 12/7/2017 12:23 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
One other choice is any paint store or big box hardware store. They can scan 
and custom mix the color with a high degree of accuracy.  I've used this 
approach on several occasions with good results.

I seem to recall that some paint specialty stores can make custom colors in 
spray cans.

And I've used an auto body shop for some cabinet re-paint jobs. Great quality 
and results but usually a bit expensive.

73

Bob, K4TAX



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Re: [Elecraft] K2 paint wanted

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

One other choice is any paint store or big box hardware store. They can 
scan and custom mix the color with a high degree of accuracy.  I've used 
this approach on several occasions with good results.


I seem to recall that some paint specialty stores can make custom colors 
in spray cans.


And I've used an auto body shop for some cabinet re-paint jobs. Great 
quality and results but usually a bit expensive.


73

Bob, K4TAX



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Re: [Elecraft] K2 paint wanted

[Christophe F8ACF-56 via Elecraft]

Good evening,

Ask a car bodybuilder he will do a color scan and will make you a sample

with their color scanner they are capable of a lot of things

73 , Christophe F8ACF-56 

Le jeudi 7 décembre 2017 à 15:32:13 UTC+1, Dave Lankshear 
 a écrit :  
 
 Hi everyone.  I'm restoring an old Elecraft K2 and need some of the grey
paint for the case, but I see it's no longer offered by Elecraft.

 

If you'd kindly take a look to see if you still have any and it's still
liquid and no longer wanted, I'd be pleased to purchase it from you and pay
shipping etc.

 

If you can help, please contact me off list at:  dave at lanks dot plus dot
com

 

Many thanks and 73.  Dave, G3TJP  (QTHR)

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[Elecraft] K2 paint wanted

[Dave Lankshear]

Hi everyone.  I'm restoring an old Elecraft K2 and need some of the grey
paint for the case, but I see it's no longer offered by Elecraft.

 

If you'd kindly take a look to see if you still have any and it's still
liquid and no longer wanted, I'd be pleased to purchase it from you and pay
shipping etc.

 

If you can help, please contact me off list at:  dave at lanks dot plus dot
com

 

Many thanks and 73.  Dave, G3TJP  (QTHR)

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