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Bottlehead Kits => S.E.X. Kit => Topic started by: acrockett55 on February 16, 2021, 01:09:58 PM

Title: To paint or not to paint the Power Chokes
Post by: acrockett55 on February 16, 2021, 01:09:58 PM

Looking for some recommendations on painting or not painting the PC's. I am thinking I want to but is there any downside to painting them? Any help is greatly appreciated. 

Title: Re: To paint or not to paint the Power Chokes
Post by: ScottAstroNut on February 17, 2021, 04:33:04 AM

I painted the chokes on my S.E.X. and have had no negative consequences. The  way I look at it, the paint adds an additional level of corrosion resistance to the chokes. Just don't bake the chokes to cure the paint. They won't like that!

Title: Re: To paint or not to paint the Power Chokes
Post by: oguinn on February 17, 2021, 05:31:45 AM

Many people paint them. You’ll need to sand off the protective coating on them. I have a bunch of photos of other people’s kits with painted covers at diyaudiogallery.com

Title: Re: To paint or not to paint the Power Chokes
Post by: Doc B. on February 17, 2021, 09:44:14 AM

They are plate chokes, not power chokes. They have varnish on them. The varnish does not need to be completely removed to paint (don't use lacquer), but it makes sense to scuff it with sandpaper and wipe it with a degreaser like naptha, lacquer thinner or acetone before painting to get the best adhesion of the new finish.