[vcf-midatlantic] Heathkit computer colors

[Richard Cini]

Thanks Bill. I have 000-equivalent 3m abrasive pads that maybe I’ll try. I also have a “magic eraser” somewhere too.

Rich

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Rich Cini
Collector of Classic Computers
Build Master and lead engineer, Altair32 Emulator
http://www.classiccmp.org/cini
http://www.classiccmp.org/altair32







On 2/16/16, 10:19 AM, "vcf-midatlantic on behalf of William Dudley via vcf-midatlantic" <vcf-midatlantic-bounces at lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org on behalf of vcf-midatlantic at lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:

>before you give up on removing the paint, try sanding it off, with some
>fine (400?) grit
>sandpaper.  I have successfully sanded off a top coat to get to a lower
>coat.
>
>Bill Dudley
>
>
>This email is free of malware because I run Linux.
>
>On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 11:20 PM, Richard Cini via vcf-midatlantic <
>vcf-midatlantic at lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
>
>> All —
>>
>> Well, the removal of the black latex paint hasn’t gone too well. Not sure
>> what kind of paint was used, but it’s been almost impossible to get off
>> without damaging the paint underneath. I’ve tried two organic removers and
>> Goof Off. The paint almost looks like the flat black used in stage
>> productions for back stage.
>>
>> I need to remove the switch labels and the badges (one should peel off and
>> the other has plastic posts that I’ll need to cut the metal rings on the
>> posts). Then, I plan on going at it with the harshest stuff I have and then
>> repaint it. Does anyone know what color was used or have a match
>> recommendation?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Rich
>>
>> --
>> Rich Cini
>> Collector of Classic Computers
>> Build Master and lead engineer, Altair32 Emulator
>> http://www.classiccmp.org/cini
>> http://www.classiccmp.org/altair32
>>
>>