Refinishing, as the term is used here, is
limited to thorough
cleaning inside and out and refinishing of exterior surfaces. It does not include
repair or alignment but can be accomplished in conjunction with those
services.
Usually the appearance of the Kenwood transceiver top
and bottom metal covers can be made to appear like new with minor touch up
and a light spray coating over the existing surface using an exact color and
texture match. In severe cases, existing paint must be removed and
several coats of new paint sprayed over bare metal. Minor dings or
even dents may be repaired, but not always.
The front panel rim of these transceivers can be refinished
with touch up of worn spots or, for severe cases, applying a light matching
coat. The front panel cannot be repainted, but it is possible to touch up minor worn spots on the
surface or the raised lettering.
The price for refreshing the metal covers
and retouching the front panel rim is $50. The price for stripping and
repainting the metal covers plus painting the front panel rim is $75. If
refurbishment is accomplished in conjunction with either repair or alignment,
the price will be reduced by 25%.
Note that the unpainted metal surfaces of the
older Kenwood transceivers are treated with iridite, a chemical that retards
corrosion. Over time some erosion of iridite treated surfaces can occur,
but it is usually electrically insignificant, and other than cleaning, these surfaces are best left
alone unless severely corroded.
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