|
| If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|||||||
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
January 6th 04, 05:21 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Compass restoration
I was given a pair of compasses to rebuild which seemed pretty
straight forwards until I got to the point of having to repaint the body. Does anyone know what paint is used? Or something that does not react with mineral oil or purified kerosene? Thanks 
|
|
#2
January 6th 04, 08:30 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
quipbid wrote in message ... I was given a pair of compasses to rebuild which seemed pretty straight forwards until I got to the point of having to repaint the body. Does anyone know what paint is used? Or something that does not react with mineral oil or purified kerosene? Thanks Not being a duly licensed instrument technician and all, I categorically deny painting the lubber line with Testor's model paint.
|
|
#3
January 6th 04, 08:40 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
"Henry Bibb" wrote in message ink.net... Not being a duly licensed instrument technician and all, I categorically deny painting the lubber line with Testor's model paint. Refinishing the decorative coating of the cabin interiors is allowed preventive maintenance.
|
|
#4
January 7th 04, 12:05 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
On Tue, 06 Jan 2004 17:21:32 GMT, " quipbid
wrote: I was given a pair of compasses to rebuild which seemed pretty straight forwards until I got to the point of having to repaint the body. Does anyone know what paint is used? Or something that does not react with mineral oil or purified kerosene? Thanks matt black lacquer in an aerosol can will do it
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Vertical Card Compass Mystery | Rosspilot | Owning | 3 | November 3rd 04 06:01 PM |
| help - whiskey compass has gone wild | Jim | Piloting | 5 | July 12th 04 03:33 AM |
| Do you use your magnetic compass? | Roger Long | Piloting | 42 | May 25th 04 12:08 PM |
| Strange compass behavior | me | Owning | 10 | February 14th 04 04:24 AM |
| Compass turning error | Marty Ross | Piloting | 3 | August 21st 03 02:53 PM |
Linear Mode
