Murphy U506 cabinet finish - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

telstar · 25th Jun 2014, 3:19 pm

Hi. I am in the process of restoring a Murphy U506 radio cabinet, and found that the gold trim around the push-button keys had been damaged in parts. Is there a way of reviving this surface, or are similar materials available today to replace this material, please?
Cheers
Mike

brenellic2000 · 28th Jun 2014, 10:13 am

In the absence of a photo, and not knowing this model, much depends on whether it is 'gold anodised' alloy or electroplated plastic - both of which are restorable at a cost! Is it possible to touch up with a gold paint (unlikely to get decent match) or even gold-leaf applied using gold size?

telstar · 30th Jun 2014, 2:36 pm

Hi. Many thanks for your reply. I just thought of buying a touch - up gold paint pen, so I will try and find an artist shop in Leeds.
Cheers
Mike

telstar · 4th Jul 2014, 12:54 pm

Hi. I managed to buy a gold marker pen from Rymans stationers in Leeds. It was difficult surface to apply the gold paint at first, but in the end I succeeded. The result is that it is better than it was.
Cheers
Mike

25th Jun 2014, 3:19 pm	#1
telstar Octode Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,592	Murphy U506 cabinet finish Hi. I am in the process of restoring a Murphy U506 radio cabinet, and found that the gold trim around the push-button keys had been damaged in parts. Is there a way of reviving this surface, or are similar materials available today to replace this material, please? Cheers Mike

28th Jun 2014, 10:13 am	#2
brenellic2000 Octode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rye, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 1,647	Re: Murphy U506 cabinet finish In the absence of a photo, and not knowing this model, much depends on whether it is 'gold anodised' alloy or electroplated plastic - both of which are restorable at a cost! Is it possible to touch up with a gold paint (unlikely to get decent match) or even gold-leaf applied using gold size?

30th Jun 2014, 2:36 pm	#3
telstar Octode Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,592	Re: Murphy U506 cabinet finish Hi. Many thanks for your reply. I just thought of buying a touch - up gold paint pen, so I will try and find an artist shop in Leeds. Cheers Mike

4th Jul 2014, 12:54 pm	#4
telstar Octode Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,592	Re: Murphy U506 cabinet finish Hi. I managed to buy a gold marker pen from Rymans stationers in Leeds. It was difficult surface to apply the gold paint at first, but in the end I succeeded. The result is that it is better than it was. Cheers Mike