Restoration Tips for Radio Collectors

Here are some restoration tips and techniques that I use when restoring a radio.

Restoring Paper and Electrolytic Capacitors
Making a B Battery for a Tube Portable
Cleaning and Polishing Bakelite Cabinets
Last Update: 29 Nov 2005

Restoring Paper and Electrolytic Capacitors

Do you wince when you look at the underside of a vintage radio's chassis and find it bristling with modern parts? Wouldn't it be nice if you could replace the old paper capacitors with modern equivalents and still preserve the "antique" look? Try these methods for preserving the look of the "guts" of your radios.
Restoring Paper Capacitors
Replacing Modern Capacitors with Reproduction Paper Capacitors
Restoring Electrolytic Capacitors
Restoring Paper Covered Metal Can Electrolytic Capacitors

Cleaning and Polishing Bakelite Cabinets

Want to know how to get you bakelite radio to shine like new? Try this technique. Coming soon.


Making a B Battery for a Tube Portable

Have you got a tube portable that you would like to amaze you friends with but you can't seem to find any batteries for it? Here is how to make a B battery replacement.

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