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metal bezel - rogerh - 05-27-2024

           
How to clean the metal bezel on a 39-25.  Bezel is just dull, what process is used for restoring to the original brilliance. How are the station call letters removed for cleaning, where can i get new call letter tabs?  

Roger H.

RE: metal bezel - klondike98 - 05-27-2024

Here's what I did:
https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=10018

...and here's where I learned it from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeeViHNRxS8&list=PL7AEA634D5F102584&index=8

RE: metal bezel - Radioroslyn - 05-27-2024

I suspect that it's plated steel and if you try to polish it you'll remove the plating. Damp cloth mild soap and dry. I didn't see anything for your particular set but I did see this https://philcoradio.com/library/index.php/documents/philco_docs/labels/philco-station-tab-call-letter-kit/

RE: metal bezel - Arran - 05-27-2024

Those escutcheons are brass I think, but try putting a magnet on it to make sure.

RE: metal bezel - morzh - 05-27-2024

I suspect, ultrasonic bath with the aforementioned mild detergent or even acetone (if it is not paint) will do it good.

RE: metal bezel - DaleHCook - 05-28-2024

One way to replace the tabs is to print them on a P-touch printer with white-on-black tape. You may need to control it from a computer to get the font and size to be a good match to the original.

RE: metal bezel - radiorich - 05-28-2024

Hello guys,
I like Dale's idea I have both the label maker made by Dymo and Brother !
Anyway did you check to see if the was brass plating or not ?

Sincerely Richard

RE: metal bezel - patrician56 - 05-28-2024

Check out:
https://philcoradio.com/library/index.php/documents/philco_docs/labels/1939-philco-39-116rx-envelope-and-station-labels/

These were originally for the 39-116, but I believe that the size of the tab, and lettering should be the same as yours. I photoshopped some for my 39 - 116 and printed them on presentation paper (thicker than regular copy paper) and they turned out great.