Painting the Chassis (accidentally both sides)

[Bullpride]

So I realized I painted the wrong side of the top plate.  I then painted the other side.

Now I read the manual and it says to leave the bottom side unpainted.  Do I need remove all the paint?  Do I need to remove paint in specific areas to allow for appropriate ground?

Thanks

 

[Paul Birkeland]

You should remove paint in these areas:

1.  Where the volume pot mounts.
2.  Where the 5 lug strip mounts by the 9 pin socket.
3.  Where the #8 grounding screw mounts by the IEC power entry module.

When you paint the correct side, you'll also probably want to pass a 1/4" drill bit through the holes for the transformer screws, as there will be two layers of paint there that will make fitting the hardware difficult. 

I would also like to thank you for being thoughtful about your project and correcting the issue before proceeding with your build.

-PB

 

[Bullpride]

Paul,

  Thanks for your quick response.  I think I got it.  I tried to post a picture but I can’t yet 

Mike

 

[Paul Birkeland]

There's a file restriction size, so often photos have to be scaled down by about 50%.

 

[Bullpride]

Found it

 

[Paul Birkeland]

You sanded the paint off where the 5 lug strip mounts by the octal socket.  You need to sand the paint off where the 5 lug strip mounts by the 9 pin socket.

 

[Bullpride]

...and that's why we post a follow up. So close yet so far away.

 

[Paul Birkeland]

Looks good!