Paint for test gear case

[HadYourPhil]

I have an old signal strength meter that has grey crackle paint on it. Case is aluminum, BTW. Anyone know where I could find that or similar paint??

[bob91343]

Try this:

http://www.amazon.com/Vht-Paint-Sp20.../dp/B004C11JCQ

That's gray wrinkle paint. Some units used a finish called gray hammertone.

[Findm-Keepm]

Is it in need of repainting, or just dull? I've had good luck restoring some old boatanchor-style test equipment by spraying WD40 on the finish and wiping it down with a cotton cloth. GE Ham news suggests wiping down with Mineral Oil or 20W/30W oil.

I've also repainted with blue hammertone paint from ACE hardware with outstanding results. 2 light coats, followed by baking in the oven (an old surplus oven used to bake out moisture in aircraft instruments) at 170 degrees for 15 minutes - hard as a rock, and glossy to boot.

Cheers,

[HadYourPhil]

Unfortunately the bob91343 link says "out of stock".

It amazes me to see the number of people who are searching for this product which no one seems to make. I would not be able to do the baking trick referred to above.
The cabinet needs repainting.

[Findm-Keepm]

Plastikote 217 Black Wrinkle finish is available nationwide at Carquest Auto Parts places, and at Northern Tool and Supply. I guess you'd paint black, and then give it a light coat of gray to prevent finish "build"

Krylon makes it too - 3317 Black Wrinkle paint. Our PepBoys carries wrinkle and hammertone finishes, as do most "DoIt" franchise hardware stores.

There's also spray "grit" paint that applies a non-skid surface, haven't tried that stuff, but would like it for a stainless bumper I have on my truck.

Cheers,

[HadYourPhil]

I had suggestions to do as F-K has suggested and that seems to be the only realistic solution. So, tomorrow I'll paint shop!