Kingston Coilbox Key

[ThreePedalTapDancer]

Original Kingston Coilbox key. Excellent condition. Very hard to find. 100.00 shipped lower 48.

[ThreePedalTapDancer]

I have been asked of the difference between original and reproduction keys. The one on the left is an original, the one on the right is reproduction. From an earlier post from a few years past.

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[ThreePedalTapDancer]

Not for the faint of heart, but this key is a must have for that perfect authentic restoration…

[RGould1910]

Here's how I painted mine. Spray painted the entire key then sanded the high spots by wrapping 400 grit around a nail and rubbed carefully. It was easier than I imagined. I did the same with a Perfecto badge. They really came out good. I can't upload a photo on a reply. If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll open a new thread.

[Tbird]

Here's how I painted mine. Spray painted the entire key then sanded the high spots by wrapping 400 grit around a nail and rubbed carefully. It was easier than I imagined. I did the same with a Perfecto badge. They really came out good. I can't upload a photo on a reply. If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll open a new thread.

Richard, I’m interested in seeing your process.

[RGould1910]

Bird. I don't have a video but perhaps I can explain . First I gently bead blast the piece with fine or untra fine grit glass bead. I then flatten the piece using a heavy machinist vise wit flat jaws. Then, I spray paint the side or sides with a rattle can black paint. I use satin or flat to avoid a shiney look. I find its best to use thin paint.
When the paint is dry, I sand away the high spots. To get a flat edge of sandpaper on the piece, I tightly wrap a small length of high grit sandpaper around a medium size construction nail one loop and carefully drag the nail across the face of the piece going in different directions a little at a time. If I have to do some touch up, I'll curl a small piece of sandpaper to a tiny cone shape and sand using the tip or a small edge.
The idea is to sand away the high spots leaving the depressed areas black.
It's actually pretty easy to do if you're careful and patient. It usually comes out very good. I'll try to add a couple more examples to my General Discussion text. Hope it works.
If you have a relatiely good piece to do, send it to me I'll do it for you. I've used the technique on various original data plates eg Perfecto and Ruckstell, after gentle bead blasting and pressing flat. Once it's flat, clean and smooth, the painting and sanding goes pretty easy. The key is to go slow and take your time.

[ThreePedalTapDancer]

Still have it, very hard to find for that perfect coil box restoration…