From: "Al Parker" 
Subject: Re: [drakelist] Repainting TR7 Cabinet


Hi Doc,
    Here's what I  found in my Drake archives, the early TR-7's had a
textured finish, which often turned sticky, so, FWIW:
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"You may also want to try
Rustoleum textured black #7220.  The color is
very close and you get a slight texture.  I'm
using it now on my keyer paddle bases.  I hope
this helps.73,Mike  K4QU"
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73,
Al, W8UT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "doc" 
To: 
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 5:42 PM
Subject: [drakelist] Repainting TR7 Cabinet


>
> I recently acquired an intact-but-needs-paint replacement
> case for one of my two TR7's (the one with a case with
> multiple non-original holes).
>
> I'd appreciate suggestions as to the best spray paint to
> use to get a reasonably-close-to-original result.
>
> I am guessing that Krylon or another common WalMart/
> Home Depot/Lowes off-the-shelf product will do, but which
> one, please?  Or does reasonably-close-to-original require
> a specialty paint?
>
> One other item -- anyone able to fill holes in a case who
> wants my "non-factory perforated" case for a couple of
> bucks plus shipping?
>
> -- 
> Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
> West Central Florida
> Drake, Heathkit, Kenwood, TenTec, Yaesu
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>


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