Rexine... to paint or dye? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Paul LS · 14th Mar 2011, 9:46 pm

I am working on a Marconi 237 which has a black Rexine covered case with chrome fittings. I had to repair the structure of the case and apart from the seams where the sides join together the Rexine is generally in good condition but "tired" looking. I want to either spray paint or dye the case in order to primarily tidy up the seams and secondly to refresh the covering.

I was thinking to use a shoe dye or spray paint the surface, any thoughts on what would be the best approach?

Thanks,
Paul.

14th Mar 2011, 10:03 pm

Start with dye, you can always spray it afterwards, not the other way round!

mikelect · 14th Mar 2011, 10:15 pm

The liquid shoe polish does a good job on Rexine HTH

Alistair D · 14th Mar 2011, 10:21 pm

If you are only wanting to retouch rips etc then black magic markers are ideal. I usually follow this with a rub down with either a silicone shoe polishing pad or Mer bumper gel(as sold by Halfords). The results are excellent.

For large areas black shoe dye would be good.

Edit: I have also had good results with liquid shoe polishes.

Al

Paul LS · 15th Mar 2011, 4:35 pm

Thanks for the recommendations, I will try the black dye to begin with.

Paul

14th Mar 2011, 9:46 pm	#1
Paul LS Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 196	Rexine... to paint or dye? I am working on a Marconi 237 which has a black Rexine covered case with chrome fittings. I had to repair the structure of the case and apart from the seams where the sides join together the Rexine is generally in good condition but "tired" looking. I want to either spray paint or dye the case in order to primarily tidy up the seams and secondly to refresh the covering. I was thinking to use a shoe dye or spray paint the surface, any thoughts on what would be the best approach? Thanks, Paul.

14th Mar 2011, 10:03 pm	#2
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14th Mar 2011, 10:15 pm	#3
mikelect Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK. Posts: 799	Re: Rexine... to paint or dye? The liquid shoe polish does a good job on Rexine HTH

14th Mar 2011, 10:21 pm	#4
Alistair D Nonode Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edinburgh, UK. Posts: 2,008	Re: Rexine... to paint or dye? If you are only wanting to retouch rips etc then black magic markers are ideal. I usually follow this with a rub down with either a silicone shoe polishing pad or Mer bumper gel(as sold by Halfords). The results are excellent. For large areas black shoe dye would be good. Edit: I have also had good results with liquid shoe polishes. Al __________________ I won't tell you how I discovered that.

15th Mar 2011, 4:35 pm	#5
Paul LS Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 196	Re: Rexine... to paint or dye? Thanks for the recommendations, I will try the black dye to begin with. Paul