Ag)Matching Heathkit Paint; Ag.1.1.Matching Heathkit Paint: Part 1 - Heathkit SB-10 Series Troubleshooting Manual

ag)Matching Heathkit Paint

ag.1.1. Matching Heathkit Paint: Part 1
I get all of the paint that I use on 'boat anchor' cabinets computer matched at my local
Sherwin-Williams store. I have found that acrylic satin finish paint comes out pretty darn
close to the original finish. The paint runs under $11 a quart. So far every cabinet that
they have matched has been 'right on', including the Collins St. James gray.
You will need either a paint gun, or, if your local store happens to be one that has the
ability to 'load' spray cans then you can go that way. Of course having spray cans
loaded is going to add to the price of the paint.
I normally drop off a cabinet, cabinet lid, etc., of what I want to be matched. At least at
my local store, which tends to be very busy, I get my paint either late in the afternoon or
the next morning. If your store isn't that busy, they might be able to do it for you
while you wait.
Also, some automotive parts stores also have paint matching. However, what they use
is often lacquer or enamel, both of which do not dry to as 'hard' a finish as acryllic.
By the way, the acrylic paint that I buy does clean up with water: You don't have to
worry about paint thinner, lacquer thinner, etc.
Now, for the texture: I use Rusteoleum American Accents Stone Creations to give me a
crackle. Also, Rustoleum has two other paints that might be used. They are 'Hammered'
and 'Texture'. These do NOT give a real deep type of finish. However, they do work as
an undercoat in many applications.
The formula for the light green like was used on the SB-104 cabinet is as follows:
For 1 quart Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Extra White satin base:
 BAC Colorant OZ 32 64 128
 B1- Black - 7 1 1
 L1- Blue - 6 1 -
 N1- Raw Umber - 62 - -
 Y3- Deep Gold - - 1 1
I do have the Sherwin-Williams formulas for several of the Heath colors as well as
Collins, National, and Hallicrafters.
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