restoration question

[J. Dave Mayfield]

I think the only way to do it, if you want it to look good is to have a 
print shop do a new silk screen  that's how it was printed when the 
radio was made. Personally  I would stay away from any receiver that is 
so bad that you have to re-do all the lettering.

Dave W9WRL.com

Larry wrote:
>    I'm considering purchasing a receiver for a restoration project, but I
> need to know how you would go about refinishing the faceplate lettering? I
> know about the grease pens on recessed print, but what about the painted-on
> lettering? Any websites out there to show how to do it? I'm expecting the
> radio I purchase to need a complete stripping/sanding/repainting. There's no
> specific radio in mind yet, other than it has tubes (of course!), but I want
> to make sure I can replace the paint on its faceplate without needing a
> degree in art or autobody to make it look original (my degree is in
> Electronics). Thanks... Larry N1MIW
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