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Silver paint for HP 35 case Message #1 Posted by Anoop Sahal on 25 Dec 2012, 7:32 a.m. I am having a late HP35 restored. I would most welcome suggestions for the type of silver paint I can use to restore the silvered case parts. I live in the UK, but would source any appropriate suggestions via the net. Thank you for your suggestions Anoop

Re: Silver paint for HP 35 case Message #2 Posted by Karl-Ludwig Butte on 25 Dec 2012, 12:15 p.m., in response to message #1 by Anoop Sahal Hello, I use either Humbrol enamel or Revell colors for modelbuilding for such a job. Humbrol offers two different silver colors: "silver metallic" and "chrome silver". I used the first one. Maybe other members have better suggestions (Geoff - are you listening ? :-) BTW: any news about your book ?) Kind regards Karl

Re: Silver paint for HP 35 case Message #3 Posted by Anoop Sahal on 26 Dec 2012, 10:17 a.m., in response to message #2 by Karl-Ludwig Butte Thank you for your reply, Karl. I was concerned that the silver paints I remember from my childhood in the 1970's had a finish like corroding aluminium. I would like to replicate the chrome effect. I had considered a light adhesive and silver metal leaf. I will seek out your suggestions 1st Regards Anoop

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