UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Chassis coatings (generally and specific sets)

radiozero · 29th Nov 2021, 11:10 pm

Because bare steel corrodes very readily, metal radio chassis made of steel are either painted or plated with a metal that resists corrosion. Can anyone speak with authority on the plating used on the chassis of my TRIO JR-500S? I guess tin, but that's just a guess. It's quite easy to solder to. Thank you. Rich

29th Nov 2021, 11:10 pm	#1
radiozero Hexode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 444	Chassis coatings (generally and specific sets) Because bare steel corrodes very readily, metal radio chassis made of steel are either painted or plated with a metal that resists corrosion. Can anyone speak with authority on the plating used on the chassis of my TRIO JR-500S? I guess tin, but that's just a guess. It's quite easy to solder to. Thank you. Rich Last edited by radiozero; 29th Nov 2021 at 11:24 pm.