{"product_id":"emerson-400-patriot-catalin-radio-restoration-and-repair","title":"Emerson 400 \"Patriot\" Catalin Radio, Restoration and Repair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eResults of Radio Restorations \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red Emerson 400 \"Patriot\" Catalin radio came to us with a cabinet broken (See last Picture). Most Catalin collectors would conder it a lost cause and sell it for the value of the Catalin material. Thankfully, this collector decided to send it to us for a complete cosmetic restoration and repair. We accepted this project with high expection of a great result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet was dry fitted and we were happy to find all of the crack margins lined up. We tacked the cracks in place and then sealed them with 2-part epoxy.  Next we worked on the cabinet contours and re-shapped any areas that were not symmetrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome details about this restoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle and star knobs trim are reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe degraded grille was cosmetically repaired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe interior top of the cabinet was reinforced to strengthen the cabinet structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe chassis was cleaned and polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe finish consists of X1 primer, X2 color coats and 2X clear gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eFinish left to hard cure for 5-6 weeks and then it will be lightly  polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eIf you are interested in receiving a restoration quote for your Catalin or other fine art Deco radio,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eClick Image below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/Emerson_400_Patriot_Catalin_Radio_MG_Red_FINAL_3.jpg?v=1783954623\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eCatalin Radio Restorations and Repair Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Sells Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52628626342175,"sku":null,"price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/Emerson_400_Patriot_Catalin_Radio_MG_Red_FINAL_1.jpg?v=1783954624","url":"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/fr\/products\/emerson-400-patriot-catalin-radio-restoration-and-repair","provider":"Catalin Store- Catalin Radio Cosmetic Restoration and Repair Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}