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silvertonguedevil
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 Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:45 am Post subject: Radio restoration questions... |
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So I want to do a cosmetic restoration on the radio for my '63. I have no desire or need for it to actually work but I want it to look pretty in the stock dash hole. I will install a CD player in the glove box. Got some questions here though.
I sent the chrome face plate to have it plated and I was surprised to receive a completely smooth chrome piece back. I guess I should've looked better before I sent it in but I thought the rougher surface on the face was how it was molded but it appears that it was some sort of a paint.  Anyone know how to replicate this?
Also any reputable shops that can make this radio look like new? Like I said, I don't care if it works (other than I want it to light up when I turn on the headlights). I just want a super nice OG radio in the dash.
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toyvergnugen
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Eatwood sells a "wrinkle" finish paint in a spray can that may work or you caouls ask your local automaotive paint supplier if they have a wrinkle finish paint.
I know that some muscle car air cleaners and valve covers from the 60s had the wrinkle finish so I know that it is availablle.
I also had the impression that the face plate had some texture to the metal and the edges were smmoth. I seem to remember that when I restored my radio for a 61 that this was the case. |
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silvertonguedevil
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:21 am Post subject: |
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That's a good point. I'll check With Eastwood. Thanks.
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silvertonguedevil
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:26 am Post subject: |
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Eastwood is a no-go. I guess I'll try a paint supply store.
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Dustin B
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silvertonguedevil
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Hey thanks! I see he sells the correct ivory knobs. Something else I can scratch off of my list. I just sent him a pm. Thank you so much!!
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Dustin B
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Your welcome.
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