Repainting your scanner's case.....

[bubbaearle]

I have a Pro 83 that looks a bit worse for wear and I'm thinking of disassembling it and painting the case. What the hell was Radio Shack thinking? silver & brown.....

Has anyone repainted their scanner?
If so, what paint did you use and how durable was/is it?

It would be great to get the rubberized coating - similar to what the Eton E5 / Grundig G5 have on them - in a spray can. :lol: Has anyone used Plasti Dip aerosol spray?

I broke the radio down last weekend to clean it and I think I can do good job.

I'm need to come up with a way to replace the silk-screened lettering in the key-pad area.
I'm thinking of using a decal printing kit for models or dry-rub transfers if I can find some that small.

If all goes well I'll post pics.......

 

[DPD1]

You could probably do it... But I would sand it using a very fine wet/dry paper, just to give the paint more surface to stick to. Then use a paint that is made for plastics, which won't melt it. I know Krylon makes one for that. I want to say Fusion, but I'm not sure what it's called. Then just make some very thin coats one at a time, without piling it all on in one coat.

Dave
www.DPDProductions.com
Antennas & Accessories for the RF Professional & Radio Hobbyist

 

[hoser147]

I believe Mancow had a thread where he redone some radio's. Maybe he will see this thread....

 

[bubbaearle]

Sweet!

I believe Mancow had a thread where he redone some radio's. Maybe he will see this thread....

I searched before my original post.......I reckon I didn't look long enough.

Found Mancow's project.......looks damn good!!

 

[hoser147]

Can you throw a link up?? Thanks

"Found Mancow's project.......looks damn good!!" I believe that's why I remembered it.......

 

[bubbaearle]

Can you throw a link up?? Thanks

"Found Mancow's project.......looks damn good!!" I believe that's why I remembered it.......

http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86137

http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85684

There ya go. I hope mine turns out as well.

I'm gunna try to get an aerosol can of Plasti Dip and try it on some scrap plastic to see what king of finish / coating it makes.

http://www.plastidip.com/

 

[hoser147]

Thanks for reposting the links, Gives you a standard to shoot for, keep us posted on your progress and any tips you find along the way....