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TUNING NOB PAINT

Richard Meal
 

All,

Would welcome your views.  The silver paint on the indentation of my tuning knob has largely worn away.  I'm considering repainting it, but before I do, has any one has success doing this and if so, what paint did you use?

Thanks,

Richard M0RGM 
Wesley Knox
 

I would recommend an epoxy-based paint (possibly a two-part) if your government allows it. It will withstand wear much better than regular enamel or lacquer-based paints. 

Wes
KB6PR 

From: EladSDR@groups.io <EladSDR@groups.io> on behalf of Richard Meal <mw0rgm@...>
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Subject: [EladSDR] TUNING NOB PAINT
 
All,

Would welcome your views.  The silver paint on the indentation of my tuning knob has largely worn away.  I'm considering repainting it, but before I do, has any one has success doing this and if so, what paint did you use?

Thanks,

Richard M0RGM 
Simon
 

Hi

Whatever paint you use .(and yes 2 pack would be good, but then you need spray gun, compressor and min order is 1.2 l in uk.. abit over kill.)

But was getting at . BE very caretif removing old paint as any scratches in knob WILL show though new patand look crap.

I have considered asking Jeff my mate to knock up a solid ali one on his lathe for me..

Simon
Richard Meal
 

Thanks Simon - appreciate your thoughts.

Might reach out to Elad to see how much a replacement knob would be.

Richard  M0RGM 

On Sat, 14 May 2022, 10:38 Simon, <ohhellnotagain@...> wrote:
Hi

Whatever paint you use .(and yes 2 pack would be good, but then you need spray gun, compressor and min order is 1.2 l in uk.. abit over kill.)

But was getting at . BE very caretif removing old paint as any scratches in knob WILL show though new patand look crap.

I have considered asking Jeff my mate to knock up a solid ali one on his lathe for me..

Simon
Simon
 

You could just paint it with a rattle can silver,( very light coat.) then a flash of rattle can laquar..see what it looks like and repaint it again when that wheres off next year...but even that will cost £20 from halfords or similar. Cost of new may be cheaper!

Simon g0zen
Pez T
 

I purchased an FDM-DUO that had paint scratches on the front of the knobs. My solution, was to remove the knobs and gently sand the front faces back to bare metal using fine Scotchbrite sanding pads. I am very happy with the result! :) 

 
Matthew Phillips
 

Mine also has the problem.

A while back someone posted this:

41mm Silver Aluminum Knob | For Precision Instruments (lovemyswitches.com)

For the price I plan to buy this.

Matthew G6WPJ
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