[Fred Taylor]

I have repainted the shields for the 3rd time now and even look better than last time. I could not find the nickel paint from krylon on the second time and I used bright silver which looks very good but I bought some rustoleum  that the sheids really looks like they been plated. Check it out, what do you think Ron?  It says metallic but there are no metallic flakes in the paint which is better, go figure Its a solid color like plating would be, no metallic

[Crist Rigotti]

I have repainted the shields for the 3rd time now and even look better than last time. I could not find the nickel paint from krylon on the second time and I used bright silver which looks very good but I bought some rustoleum  that the sheids really looks like they been plated. Check it out, what do you think Ron?  It says metallic but there are no metallic flakes in the paint which is better, go figure Its a solid color like plating would be, no metallic

Looks good Fred.  Is there another sticker on the can that describes exactly what "color" the paint is?

[Fred Taylor]

I have repainted the shields for the 3rd time now and even look better than last time. I could not find the nickel paint from krylon on the second time and I used bright silver which looks very good but I bought some rustoleum  that the sheids really looks like they been plated. Check it out, what do you think Ron?  It says metallic but there are no metallic flakes in the paint which is better, go figure Its a solid color like plating would be, no metallic

Looks good Fred.  Is there another sticker on the can that describes exactly what "color" the paint is?

I will look tomorrow, maybe on the lower side near bottom

[Ron Ramirez]

Agree with Crist - looks good Probably the next best thing to plating, color-wise.

However, is this paint conductive?

[Fred Taylor]

The color of paint for the shields is called chrome , that's what rustoleum calls it. I don't know if its conductive but Dick Morgan states that as long as tube shield is grounded good it doesn't matter what kind of paint u use

[Crist Rigotti]

Thanks Fred. I'm going to get some of the stuff. The shields look great!

[Warren]

The color of paint for the shields is called chrome , that's what rustoleum calls it. I don't know if its conductive but Dick Morgan states that as long as tube shield is grounded good it doesn't matter what kind of paint u use

I'm pretty sure that's why you want conductive paint, so it will be grounded. Otherwise if it's not conductive it wont make electrical contact, unless you scrape off the paint at any points of contact.

[Fred Taylor]

The color of paint for the shields is called chrome , that's what rustoleum calls it. I don't know if its conductive but Dick Morgan states that as long as tube shield is grounded good it doesn't matter what kind of paint u use

I'm pretty sure that's why you want conductive paint, so it will be grounded. Otherwise if it's not conductive it wont make electrical contact, unless you scrape off the paint at any points of contact.

 That's what I did was remove some paint on bottom edge of shield, now I have a good ground

[Fred Taylor]

 Finished today, I am pleased with the way they turned out, the late version 16b cabinet was basket case and has a little distortion  in the sound but plays good on all bands , I spent a lot of time on that one around 25 hours total cab and electric . The early 16b same way on cabinet (Basket) and the chassis was what I called roached out, meaning filthy and rusted. Compare before and after photo and you'll see what I mean, the sound on this one is great and performs well on all bands . This one took a little more time to do , so this will be the end of my story on these relics of the past. (May the force be with you)      Fred Taylor                                                                                                                                                                                                  You probably see the deference in grill cloth and maybe Ron can clear this up. The radio on left has Kenny's cloth and radio on right has Radio Daze cloth

[Crist Rigotti]

Well done Fred!

[morzh]

Looking good!

[sam]

looks great
ssam

[morzh]

The paint does not matter fir the shields as long ss you leave the internal base part bare so it connects to the chassis, the rest you can cover with latex based for all I care as long as you like it.

[Fred Taylor]

The paint does not matter fir the shields as long ss you leave the internal base part bare so it connects to the chassis, the rest you can cover with latex based for all I care as long as you like it.

I mentioned that already and you are right, as long there are grounded good.

[Art Hoch]

Those sure are purty radios!

A minor point:  I thought the knobs on the earlier and later versions were different.