I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but, what color were these tube shields originally?
Sometimes they look like they were painted green, sometimes brown, and sometimes it just looks like a patina.
These are from a 37-610. Thanks in advance.
Kelly
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Whatever you do with refinishing the shields make sure you wash them good first, tube shields seem to build up a layer of black dust on the inside, and sometimes the outside, not to mention oxidation, and sometimes rust.
Regards
Arran
If you have a large solder pot, you could try an experiment: clean and flux a shield , immerse it in molten solder, then twke out and shake of the solder, strongly.
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I tried plating some lantern parts takes lots of 95/5 solder best to find at a flea market. Placed app. 8 lbs in a old cast iron pot heated until liquid. Parts must be very clean no grease or oils on metal. You will need acid flux or zinc chlorite(sp). Best done outside use gloves, face shield and a fan to keep the fumes at bay. Having done this several times to get a few parts just right. I would not do it again. David
And I did all of the parts on this radio less the chassis, which I probably should have also done. I could have purchased all of the tools and materials I needed for what it cost and I would have saved months of frustration (dealing with the guy that plated it).
If I understand correctly, these shields turn this color with age? They are shinny inside, but the outside sure looks like some kind of thin paint and just a touch of rust in some spots. Be better to clean and clear coat? Wire brush or steel wool? These are from the 610 (my forever project).
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Tim
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