Catalin Radio Restoration Service

  • Request Quote

    Send us a request for a quote along with pictures and description of your radio(s)

  • Restorations

    "Old School" Progressive steps to Cut the patina & steps to build up a high-gloss finish.

  • Catalin Repairs

    We repair Catalin radio cabinet cracks, chips, hairlines and other damage.

  • Testimonials

    Our Customer reviews are all 5 Stars. Take a look at what they have to say.
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Antique Radio Cabinet Finish Design Service

In recent years, some radio collectors and dealers have been custom painting antique radio cabinets for a variety of reasons including cabinets that are damaged, have worn finishes and to give the radio cabinets a custom look. Our finish design service will create custom designs for radio cabinets you want to customize.

Custom Cabinet Designs

Catalin Radio Knowledge Base

There is a tremendous amount of Catalin radio information spread throught the Internet. As a service to the radio collector community, we are pulling together a collective knowledge base of the important information that will make you a better Catalin radio collector.

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Catalin Radio Restorartion Magic

  • Before Restoration

    Here is a RCA 9TX5 "Little Nipper" Catalin radio that was delivered to our shop. It was heavily clad in dark patina from oxidation and UV damage plus years of built up dirt and grim.

  • After Restoration

    Once all of the patina was removes, it turns out to be a gorgeous cabinet with heavy swirling and a 3D translucent top. The restoration type was "Old School". It is a "Cut and Polish" restoration requiring mutiple steps to achieve a smooth, clear and high gloss finish. 

  • Before Restoration-

    We received this radio with significant cabinet damage that was previously repaired leaving wide dark repair scars on the display sides. The total length of the repaired cracks is 17" (431.8mm)

  • After Restoration-

    The completed restortion of this blue Swirl FADA 1000 Catalin radio. The customer's feedback was:

    "Good Afternoon, Bill The Blue FADA 1000 turned out better than expected. Thank you again for working with me through the whole process."

    Full Set of Pictures of Restorated Radio 
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Our Customers Say Awesome Things About Us!
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Hi Bill…. I received the Garod today, thank you so much! It looks great!  Thank you for all your work on it! 
Tom N., Ramsey, MN
Tom N., Ramsey, MN
Catalin Radio Collector
Pretty Amazing Bill. Looks great I'm clearing a space on the shelf for it. Thank you. I'm going to post it on the various Facebook groups, May I credit you with the work? 
Michael G., NY, NY
Michael G., NY, NY
Catalin Radio Collector
Hi  Bill.  I opened the package you sent me with the radio. It is GORGEOUS!!!! Your work is amazing. I am planning to send you another one of my Catalin radios soon. 
Cynthia H., NY, NY
Cynthia H., NY, NY
Antique Radio Collector
Hi Bill- The radio looks great! Love the two-color combination.
Jerry F., Phoenixville, PA
Jerry F., Phoenixville, PA
Avid Antique Radio Collector
Bill, I did get the radio and it looks great! Thank you again for the work.
Greg H, Broomfield, CO
Greg H, Broomfield, CO
Antique Radio Collector
Hi Bill- The quality of your workmanship on this FADA 115 green onyx is outstanding"
Tom N.
Tom N.
Catalin Radio Collector
Hi Bill…. I received the Garod today, thank you so much! It looks great!  Thank you for all your work on it! 
Tom N., Ramsey, MN
Tom N., Ramsey, MN
Catalin Radio Collector
Pretty Amazing Bill. Looks great I'm clearing a space on the shelf for it. Thank you. I'm going to post it on the various Facebook groups, May I credit you with the work? 
Michael G., NY, NY
Michael G., NY, NY
Catalin Radio Collector
Hi  Bill.  I opened the package you sent me with the radio. It is GORGEOUS!!!! Your work is amazing. I am planning to send you another one of my Catalin radios soon. 
Cynthia H., NY, NY
Cynthia H., NY, NY
Antique Radio Collector
Hi Bill- The radio looks great! Love the two-color combination.
Jerry F., Phoenixville, PA
Jerry F., Phoenixville, PA
Avid Antique Radio Collector
Bill, I did get the radio and it looks great! Thank you again for the work.
Greg H, Broomfield, CO
Greg H, Broomfield, CO
Antique Radio Collector
Hi Bill- The quality of your workmanship on this FADA 115 green onyx is outstanding"
Tom N.
Tom N.
Catalin Radio Collector

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