GE 212 restoration

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Originally Posted by holmesuser01

It's looking great. I also see that you use the same mouse that I do. I like not having to move the mouse itself to do things.

This little radio will look nice in your collection.

Bruce

Thanks. Yes, no carpal tunnel for me

I found some time to do an FM alignment and work on the cabinet this weekend.

One of the three sections of the tuning knob was broken off when I received the radio. It looked like someone had tried to glue or melt it back together but failed. I went hunting for some glue and found this 2-part epoxy formulated for plastics. It smells, looks and feels different than epoxies I've used before. I figure that's a good sign because those others didn't work so well on plastic.

I roughed up the surfaces, mixed the glue and applied a small amount the both surfaces. Although it takes 20 minutes to cure, I only had to hold it together for about a minute for it to hold in place.
I let it sit for a couple hours just and it's good as new


Now for a dunk overnight in some cleaner. All the old dirt and gunk fell right off.


The plastic cabinet trim was held on with some metal clips. I was able to remove three of them without trouble, but the fourth post broke off. Good thing I have that glue!


I carefully bent back the tabs on the brass bezel and removed it along with the dial glass. The logo was held on with another metal clip and I got it off undamaged. Time for some cleaning.


The brass polished up real nice. I sprayed it with the brass lacquer and will let it cure for a couple days.


That leaves the plastic trim piece. I've buffed it with Novus and will attempt to fill in the recessed lettering with a lacquer stick or some paint.