02-25-2026, 02:01 PM
I started on the front speaker grill area which had the worst of the gouges and scratches and would be the easiest to disguise and polishing treatment that did not go as well as hoped. 600 grit sand paper lightly on the grill area seemed to smooth out most of the scratches and improved the overal look so nothing was glaringly apparent. The entire plastic case was then polished with Novus plastic polish.
For the metalic dial face I tried the "fine scratches" Novus and gently rubbed the stained areas. Surprisingly it started removing the stains and cleaning up the face. I just took careful cleaning around the red painted areas but I was pleased with how it came out. Unfortunately some of the scratches are just too deep and will have to remain as part of the "character" of the radio.
The inside of the cabinet was just the usual cleaning dirt out with some dremel wire brushing of a couple of metal pieces to remove some surface rust.
For the metalic dial face I tried the "fine scratches" Novus and gently rubbed the stained areas. Surprisingly it started removing the stains and cleaning up the face. I just took careful cleaning around the red painted areas but I was pleased with how it came out. Unfortunately some of the scratches are just too deep and will have to remain as part of the "character" of the radio.
The inside of the cabinet was just the usual cleaning dirt out with some dremel wire brushing of a couple of metal pieces to remove some surface rust.
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