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1930's Philco Steel Tube Shields-Were they plated?
Ken Kidd
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08-19-2011, 11:36 AM
Hi all, Have numerous Philco tube shields for radios I'm working on from the 30's. Seems like I read some info some time ago that they were plated with zinc or a zinc alloy. Can anyone confirm this and has anyone "restored" these shields so they look close to what they were like when new? Thanks, Ken Kidd
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08-19-2011, 01:03 PM
Most likely just galvanized if that. Just make sure that the base still conducts with the sleeve if you paint 'em.
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08-19-2011, 01:32 PM
Actually, yes, they were plated...with tin.

You can get by with painting them, if you use Krylon Satin Nickel. The Satin Nickel is conductive!
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08-19-2011, 02:05 PM
Thanks for the info-will try the Krylon and see how one turns out. Ken
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