Tektronix Cabinet Paint - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / repair

author: Ground_Loop
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2020, 12:57:49 pm
content: I have a working 555 that needs some cosmetic work. Do any of you know of a paint code for the cabinet.

author: Alex Eisenhut
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2020, 04:42:01 pm
content: Apparently the Tektronix part number for a can of Tek blue spray paint is 252-0092-02. You could still order them up to 2005.I don't know about today.There are also many archived discussions in tekscopes.https://groups.io/g/TekScopes/topic/72377540#165206That is the place to check!

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2020, 01:36:14 am
content: Take a panel down to your local Sherwin-Williams or Benj Moore paint store and see if they can match up a low luster enamel. Probably the easiest and cheapest route.Auto paint stores might be another option.One problem I've had with custom color matching is they won't mix up less than a gallon (in the bad old days when nobody cared about VOCs, you could get a quart of lacquer mixed up for under $20)

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2020, 02:32:04 am
content: med5763 in the US uses Krylon Gloss Bahama Sea aerosols as a Tek blue equivalent.He even sprayed an old Heathkit scope with it !https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg2427270/#msg2427270Med took a pic:

author: Ground_Loop
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2020, 03:11:35 am
content: Thanks for the replies. I've seen a number of substitutes flying around, but was hoping for the real deal. Anyway, I'm not making a certified restoration so close will be good enough.

author: notsob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2020, 03:15:22 am
content: A pantone number would be great if anyone has it

author: Alex Eisenhut
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2020, 12:15:45 am
content: Oh the can I pictured is the real deal, that's what I got from Tektronix with that part number. Apparently you can call the number on the can to order that directly. It's the number for Sherwin Williams.

author: walter.aranda
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2023, 12:19:40 am
content: I think it is:RGB: (82,122,138)Pantone 2179 CHex: #527A8A

author: Wallace Gasiewicz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2023, 12:28:12 am
content: I think someone on the tekscopes group.io had some made up a while back and there was something like a group buy.Maybe ask on that Group.https://groups.io/g/TekScopes/messages

author: KE5FX
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2023, 04:38:59 am
content: Also seeprevious thread. Williamsburg Blue is the color name that I've always heard, but a search doesn't reveal much except threads like these.

author: Paceguy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2023, 10:07:13 pm
content: I have bought the Tektronix spray paint back in the 90's. I also have purchased and used the Krylon Bahama Sea blue. The Krylon is more glossy, but the color is a perfect match. It all depends on your finish preference, matte or glossy.