07-08-2008, 08:10 AM
Personally, I wipe them down with nothing more than electric motor cleaner. If it strikes me, I'll also remove the aluminum cans and polish those. Also, I'll "rub" gun oil into the chassis, while very lightly applying the oil so no obvious residue is left. That has served me well over the years.
So far, my Philco's have been pretty rust free. In fact my 650B chassis is very nice. I'll avoid purchasing any set that has more than 10% rust on it. Call me silly, but I'm just not interested in stripping a chassis down and scrubbing it. Mostly because I'm afraid of removing the plating(what little Philco used), and I like that fact they're more original. At least in my eyes.
Now, this is no way shape or form knocking anyone who restores a chassis. I've seen some very impressive work. It's strictly preference in my book with no right or wrong, to a point. If you decide the chassis will look better in pink polk-a-dot, I'll have a few words for you
P.S., I'm at work and cannot see the pics. I'll check it when I get home.
So far, my Philco's have been pretty rust free. In fact my 650B chassis is very nice. I'll avoid purchasing any set that has more than 10% rust on it. Call me silly, but I'm just not interested in stripping a chassis down and scrubbing it. Mostly because I'm afraid of removing the plating(what little Philco used), and I like that fact they're more original. At least in my eyes.
Now, this is no way shape or form knocking anyone who restores a chassis. I've seen some very impressive work. It's strictly preference in my book with no right or wrong, to a point. If you decide the chassis will look better in pink polk-a-dot, I'll have a few words for you
P.S., I'm at work and cannot see the pics. I'll check it when I get home.
-Brian
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