11-15-2014, 07:06 AM
As a follow-up, I am currently restoring a second ST-70 and also painted the end bells of the transformers in the same way as the first unit. However, I started assembling the unit before I let the Instant Chrome paint cure long enough and they have gotten scuffed as I worked on the amplifier reassembly. I also had tried spraying them with some clear acrylic lacquer and discovered that the lacquer ruined the look of the paint, so I had to scrape and sand them once more and repainted. I also wrote Duplicolor and asked if they had any clear coat that could be used with the paint that would not ruin the appearance. They replied that, no there is no clear coat paint that will not mess up the look of the paint - bummer!
If you do use the Instant Chrome paint, be sure to let it cure for at least a week or more in warm room etc. before reassembly. The paint remains soft longer than most other types of spray can paint.
You can see the new ST-70 effort at:
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/rubal1...t=6&page=1
Joe
If you do use the Instant Chrome paint, be sure to let it cure for at least a week or more in warm room etc. before reassembly. The paint remains soft longer than most other types of spray can paint.
You can see the new ST-70 effort at:
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/rubal1...t=6&page=1
Joe
