1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco Electronic Restoration
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Threaded Mode
Tube Shield Color
Phlogiston
Radio-Fixer-Upper
*****
Posts: 2,118
Threads: 112
Joined: Jun 2010
City: Medford OR (OR what?)
#16

11-24-2017, 03:19 PM
They are plated. The plating wears/oxidizes off then the base metal oxidizes - turns dark.
"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
http://www.russoldradios.com/
Website Find
Greenhorn
Member
***
Posts: 188
Threads: 21
Joined: Aug 2016
City: Adairsville, GA
#17

11-28-2017, 04:26 PM
Thanks a lot for all the input guys. I didn't realize there had been so many replies.
I ended up cleaning them good with a wire brush and then shot them with a coat a satin. They look ok.


Attached Files Image(s)
   
"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." — Winston Churchill
Find
EdHolland
Phorum Expert
*****
Posts: 1,287
Threads: 44
Joined: Nov 2017
City: Menlo Park State, Province, Country: CA
#18

11-28-2017, 04:55 PM
Has anyone tried re-plating? I know it is OTT, but there are a brush plating kits available. It would be a lot of work for something that is hidden away.

Greenhorn - that chassis looks great.
I don't hold with furniture that talks.
Find
« Next Oldest | Next Newest »




Users browsing this thread: 3 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
12' Philco
If it is 12', either Kareem or Andre would have to jump pretty high to look at the front panel. Kareem would have an e...morzh — 01:48 PM
12' Philco
And here's a story about the tires on the truck. Same "no-stoop" guy must have installed these! Take care a...GarySP — 01:17 PM
Hickok AC51 tube tester
I think they have only shown the secondaries of the transformer. Two of them feed the rectifiers' filaments.morzh — 12:58 PM
IF can wire size and Rubber mounts?
Arran If the wire inside cans is the gauges you mentioned, the sole reason for that would be mechanical, to stiffen t...morzh — 12:56 PM
12' Philco
Rod, Yes, I know, but the Giant Philco is not around anymore either, so I go by whoever was alive fairly recently. H...morzh — 12:54 PM
Hickok AC51 tube tester
Absolutely no one is going to reverse engineer that circuit. Even the iron core is missing.RodB — 10:37 AM
IF can wire size and Rubber mounts?
Thanks to both members for your help regarding wire and tuner mtg supports. regards--Johngeorgetownjohn — 09:33 AM
Hickok AC51 tube tester
Note that no power cord, power switch, or power transformer switch are shown. That (along with my experience with full s...DaleHCook — 07:09 AM
IF can wire size and Rubber mounts?
A pair of wire strippers can give you an idea of what the existing gauge of the wire leads are in the IF can, I think it...Arran — 06:07 AM
My last cabinet for this year
Hello Dan, That is really beautiful what great looking radio you have ! I have friends who live in Calgary and the wea...radiorich — 01:51 AM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 5225 online users. [Complete List]
» 1 Member(s) | 5224 Guest(s)
Avatar

>
  1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco Electronic Restoration