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Metal body restoration?

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05-02-2012, 04:35 PM

(05-02-2012, 04:16 PM)kenlew0405 Wrote: Hello everyone,
I have seen some great info here about restoring wooden radios, but what about the metal cased ones? I got 2 (a 65 and a 511) at a swap meet and they are both in need of some work. Can someone give us a rundown on how you strip such a thing and how to paint it afterwards (prime, paint, varnish etc.)? I'm still working on the innards, but It's something I want to plan.

Thanks,
Ken

Well, if it's just the body you're dealing with, and it's rusted or whatever, scour it down and spray it with Rustolium. Two coats, and let it dry for a week and you will be fine.

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Metal body restoration? - by kenlew0405 - 05-02-2012, 04:16 PM

RE: Metal body restoration? - by codefox1 - 05-02-2012, 04:35 PM

RE: Metal body restoration? - by Arran - 05-03-2012, 12:39 AM

RE: Metal body restoration? - by kenlew0405 - 05-16-2012, 03:56 PM

RE: Metal body restoration? - by Arran - 05-16-2012, 10:33 PM

RE: Metal body restoration? - by gary rabbitt - 06-11-2012, 06:11 PM

RE: Metal body restoration? - by Arran - 06-11-2012, 10:10 PM

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