{"product_id":"emerson-ep375-catalin-radio-green-swirl-restoration-and-repair","title":"Emerson EP375 Catalin Radio Green Swirl Restoration and Repair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eResults of Catalin Radio Restorations \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xdmh292 x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 xzsf02u xlh3980 xvmahel x1x9mg3 xo1l8bm\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eAfter we received the shipment of this Catalin Radio from a customer, it was in good condition but had no display quality left. It was a prime candidate for a complete cosmetic restoration. There was caked on dark patina and the original grille bars were discolored, and one of them had partially melted on one side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"xdmh292 x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 xzsf02u xlh3980 xvmahel x1x9mg3 xo1l8bm\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xdmh292 x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 xzsf02u xlh3980 xvmahel x1x9mg3 xo1l8bm\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe restoration process was a “Cut, Buff and Polish” that involved 16-17 individual steps. Each step contributes to the final result as shown in the pictures below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"xdmh292 x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 xzsf02u xlh3980 xvmahel x1x9mg3 xo1l8bm\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xdmh292 x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 xzsf02u xlh3980 xvmahel x1x9mg3 xo1l8bm\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe knobs on this radio are reproductions and the grille bars looked \u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"html-em xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"\u003eworse for the wear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. I repaired the one melted grille bar and to re-invigorate the color by airbrushing a translucent color to have a matched set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"xdmh292 x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 xzsf02u xlh3980 xvmahel x1x9mg3 xo1l8bm\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xdmh292 x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 xzsf02u xlh3980 xvmahel x1x9mg3 xo1l8bm\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe green swirl cabinet is an uncommon with light green swirl. Most of the EP375 Green Swirl are a dark green tone, so this makes this radio rather unique in its presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe restoration is a multi-stage process from Wet\/Sanding to the application of finish waxes.  This high-gloss finish is embedded in Catalin material itself.  There was not clear glossy top-coat used.  It was done the \"Old School\" way.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eCustomer Feedback:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePending\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eIf you are interested in receiving a restoration quote for your Catalin radio, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eClick Here-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"156\" width=\"156\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/Emerson_EP375_Catalin_Radio_RL_Green_Onyx_FINAL_4_b9b954da-48da-4d24-942e-9677f59feb54.jpg?v=1776103457\"\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":52317309108511,"sku":null,"price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/EmersonEP375CatalinRadioRLGreenOnyxFINAL1.jpg?v=1776103535","url":"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/products\/emerson-ep375-catalin-radio-green-swirl-restoration-and-repair","provider":"Catalin Store- Catalin Radio Cosmetic Restoration and Repair Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}