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22nd Dec 2021, 4:03 pm | #1 |
Nonode
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Aberdeen, UK.
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Gec bc5445
Yep, these wood-effect painted bakelite cabinets have been yapped about before, and no doubt will pop up again.
Got mine three weeks ago & it looked grim. Gently hoovered out with wee 12V car hoover, then removed dust & crud with Meths. Solution - CoOp "Nail Care" acetone free nail polish remover applied with 0000 fine wire wool. Then Twice rubbed down with "Farecla" Paste Compound. Then a final double polish with "Rustins" Scratch Cover/Polish (dark brown). Just used "Mr Sheen" multi-surface spray on the grill & the outside of the glass. Internally, changed the B/T/S HT Dropper & the usual sus Waxies. Also replaced the two pentodes with tested NOS ones. Replaced the crap 2 core mains cable & fitted new 3 core(earthed the chassis), then PAT tested - Passed. Regards, David |
22nd Dec 2021, 7:33 pm | #2 |
Dekatron
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Re: Gec bc5445
Looks like brand new.
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22nd Dec 2021, 9:07 pm | #3 |
Octode
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Re: Gec bc5445
That looks beautiful, well done!
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23rd Dec 2021, 11:31 am | #4 |
Hexode
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Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK.
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Re: Gec bc5445
Well done!
I restored a BC5445 a few years ago, luckily the cabinet was already in good condition. It's a good looking and good sounding radio. best regards ... Stef |
23rd Dec 2021, 3:50 pm | #5 |
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Re: Gec bc5445
that's a great improvement on the ones I've seen where the wood effect wears and makes them look so tatty. And better than covering the ends in fablon - which I've seen before!
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