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Phantom Deluxe Escutcheons
Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Lager Apr 29, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Good morning all. I'm finishing up the cabinet restoration on my Phantom Deluxe and I have a question about the escutcheons. They appear to be brass or brass plated. Should they be polished nice…Continue
Chrome paint?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Lager Mar 2, 2024. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried using chrome paint on a chassis and parts that have lost their luster due to rust or corrosion? I once saw a brush-on chrome touch up kid offered online, but can't find anything now…Continue
Phantom Deluxe dead oscillator & RF Amp
Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Lager Mar 1, 2024. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, I am trying to bring a dead Phantom Deluxe (AM) back to life. I have 2 problems that are stumping me. First, the RF amp doesn't. It attenuates the incoming signal as evidenced by scope…Continue
Phantom Deluxe cabinet veneer
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex R. Whitaker Jan 14, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all, I'm working on restoring the cabinet for my Phantom Deluxe. This is the model without FM. The veneer on the sides is almost totally delaminated and has some bad gouges in it so I…Continue
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Phantom Deluxe Escutcheons
Good morning all. I'm finishing up the cabinet restoration on my Phantom Deluxe and I have a question about the escutcheons. They appear to be brass or brass plated. Should they be polished nice and shiny or left with the dull patina of age. Also, should the raised lettering be black or left brass colored? ThanksTomSee More
"The tube/coil shields are aluminum, with early ones being zinc. When they corrode and the chrome bubbles up, there is no fixing it short of stripping all the chrome, polishing the shield and then doing a full replating which is in the realm of…"
"As a supplemental note to this issue, I have used chrome automotive tape to hide small areas of corrosion or blemishes on the chassis. It does quite an admirable job; you have to look close to see the edges if applied well.
Of course, this…"
"Thanks for the advice. I have heard this from others using this method that unless you have a mirror finish on the item to be plated, you won't get a mirror finish on the chrome. The set I ordered has an option to use a bath to…"
"Brush on plating does work with excellent results but be careful, as the layer is only micrometers thick any surface marks will show, the part also has to be chemically clean and if it's made from any aluminium or zinc alloy it will present…"
"Have used Brasso with good results on the good chrome, but I need something better for the tube shields that have the chrome bubbled up. Has anyone ever tried one of the brush-on kits using a wand and a 9 volt battery?"
"I would discourage trying chrome paint. Poor results, especially on anything less than glass smooth metal.
Better to try a liquid chrome polish like TURTLE. Use small squares of old towels as as an applicator and change frequently because grit…"
"Some people take all the shields off the chassis, and brush on naval jelly rust remover. You let it work for a few minutes, then wash it off with water. This is best done on a hot summer day, so you can leave the chassis outside to dry…"
"Thanks, I'll look into that."
"The Walnut repos look very nice. But pretty expensive to buy a set of 7 of those.
Perhaps watch eBay as I have seen them from time to time.
An alternative is the generic brown bakelite used on the earlier Philharmonic and Model 16 and briefly…"
"I was able to get the big tuning knob from these folks for my All Wave 23 a number of years ago. I see he has repro knobs for the Philharmonic.
https://reverb.com/item/66837660-eh-scott-radio-wood-knobs
I was pleased with the knob that I…"
Chrome paint?
Has anyone tried using chrome paint on a chassis and parts that have lost their luster due to rust or corrosion? I once saw a brush-on chrome touch up kid offered online, but can't find anything now that doesn't require total immersion of the part in a bath. ThanksTom LagerSee More
"Scott knobs 1938 to 41 on Phantom, Super 12, Masterpiece and Laureate, and later BOL Philharmonics:
There have been convincing plastic molded repos in the past but not now that I know of. Originals are Walnut. All have set screws, including…"
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