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Old 29th Oct 2019, 11:13 am   #1
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Default Heathkit Grey.

As anyone with an interest in Heathkit products from the 60's will be aware, Heathkit / Daystrom equipment sold in the U.K. was generally finished in a particular shade of smooth silver grey.

This finish is fairly thin and damages quite easily, it also often displays significant rust pitting if left in a damp environment for any length of time.

This brings me to my question:
Would anyone care to offer an opinion as to the closest modern finish (aerosol spray) which could replicate the original as far as possible?

I'm thinking a rub down to give the new paint a key, some rust inhibiting primer and a couple of top coats would be the way to go.
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