I have a Zenith 6D411.It was an ivory color,but now the paint has chipped quite a bit.How would I remove the rest of the paint and what kind of paint would I use to redo it?Would I use regular spraypaint or car paint?Thanks,Ira.

:I have a Zenith 6D411.It was an ivory color,but now the paint has chipped quite a bit.How would I remove the rest of the paint and what kind of paint would I use to redo it?Would I use regular spraypaint or car paint?Thanks,Ira.

::I have a Zenith 6D411.It was an ivory color,but now the paint has chipped quite a bit.How would I remove the rest of the paint and what kind of paint would I use to redo it?Would I use regular spraypaint or car paint?Thanks,Ira.

Sorry for the last non-reply, hit the submit button prematurely.

I have the same problem with a Philips bakelite and someone suggested to use " 2 pack paint ".Haven't yet checked it out, but curious to other replies to your question.

Rudy

:::I have a Zenith 6D411.It was an ivory color,but now the paint has chipped quite a bit.How would I remove the rest of the paint and what kind of paint would I use to redo it?Would I use regular spraypaint or car paint?Thanks,Ira.
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:I have the same problem with a Philips bakelite and someone suggested to use " 2 pack paint ".Haven't yet checked it out, but curious to other replies to your question.
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:Rudy Thanks for the info,Ira.

Leave the old paint on as much as you can. Fine sand the spots that show thru until you get those spots feathered out. You may even fill some deep spots. I used dry wall compound once and it worked. Then get a good primer like Duplicolor Ceramic 500. Do it with thin coats until you see the spots disappear. Sand more with 400 to 600 and get it really nice. Then wait 7 days for it to cure. Then use your finish coat. Use Duplicolor again. I have done this with motorcycle tanks and it works great. If you do not sand or prime but just paint over stripped bakelite the stuff will wrinkle the next day as it does not adhere. Good luck. Use a junker first and see what happens.

:Leave the old paint on as much as you can. Fine sand the spots that show thru until you get those spots feathered out. You may even fill some deep spots. I used dry wall compound once and it worked. Then get a good primer like Duplicolor Ceramic 500. Do it with thin coats until you see the spots disappear. Sand more with 400 to 600 and get it really nice. Then wait 7 days for it to cure. Then use your finish coat. Use Duplicolor again. I have done this with motorcycle tanks and it works great. If you do not sand or prime but just paint over stripped bakelite the stuff will wrinkle the next day as it does not adhere. Good luck. Use a junker first and see what happens.::::::::::::::::Thank Del for the info.I have the perfect junker to try it on.Ira.

:Leave the old paint on as much as you can. Fine sand the spots that show thru until you get those spots feathered out. You may even fill some deep spots. I used dry wall compound once and it worked. Then get a good primer like Duplicolor Ceramic 500. Do it with thin coats until you see the spots disappear. Sand more with 400 to 600 and get it really nice. Then wait 7 days for it to cure. Then use your finish coat. Use Duplicolor again. I have done this with motorcycle tanks and it works great. If you do not sand or prime but just paint over stripped bakelite the stuff will wrinkle the next day as it does not adhere. Good luck. Use a junker first and see what happens.

Ira,
Check out this story in Silicone Chip magazine.

Rudy

http://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_101790/article.html

:Leave the old paint on as much as you can. Fine sand the spots that show thru until you get those spots feathered out. You may even fill some deep spots. I used dry wall compound once and it worked. Then get a good primer like Duplicolor Ceramic 500. Do it with thin coats until you see the spots disappear. Sand more with 400 to 600 and get it really nice. Then wait 7 days for it to cure. Then use your finish coat. Use Duplicolor again. I have done this with motorcycle tanks and it works great. If you do not sand or prime but just paint over stripped bakelite the stuff will wrinkle the next day as it does not adhere. Good luck. Use a junker first and see what happens.

Ira,
Check out this story in Silicone Chip magazine.

Rudy

http://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_101790/article.html

Here's another story.

Rudy

http://www.vintage-radio.com/repair-restore-information/general_restore-cabinet.html

::Leave the old paint on as much as you can. Fine sand the spots that show thru until you get those spots feathered out. You may even fill some deep spots. I used dry wall compound once and it worked. Then get a good primer like Duplicolor Ceramic 500. Do it with thin coats until you see the spots disappear. Sand more with 400 to 600 and get it really nice. Then wait 7 days for it to cure. Then use your finish coat. Use Duplicolor again. I have done this with motorcycle tanks and it works great. If you do not sand or prime but just paint over stripped bakelite the stuff will wrinkle the next day as it does not adhere. Good luck. Use a junker first and see what happens.
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:Ira,
:Check out this story in Silicone Chip magazine.
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:Rudy
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:http://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_101790/article.html
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:Here's another story.
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:Rudy
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:http://www.vintage-radio.com/repair-restore-information/general_restore-cabinet.html:::: Thanks Rudy.I'll check those out and let you know how the project went,Ira.