AR88 FRont Panel Question - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ms660 · 30th May 2011, 6:23 pm

Do the two chrome strips on the front panel come off ? (Without a hammer and Chisel !)

Thanks.

Sean Williams · 30th May 2011, 6:51 pm

In short, yes, they clip on - good luck removing them!

ms660 · 30th May 2011, 7:14 pm

Thanks for the reply, is there any secret or is it a case of a sharp knife to prise them off.

Sean Williams · 30th May 2011, 7:48 pm

No real secret, as you suggest, just gently prise them off, be careful not to bend them - they are exceptionally thin and crease really easily

ms660 · 30th May 2011, 8:25 pm

Thanks for the warning Sean, I am planning on doing a refurb on the front panel to make it look better than it is as it is badly scratched, fortunately the original paint job is semi gloss and the panel lettering is engraved into the panel. I had a go at removing scratches on the two chrome strips in situ and achieved excellent results using the wifes nail buffers ! I only need a magnifying glass now to see them which suits me fine. I will probably give the strips ten minutes with the hair dryer before I start trying to free them.
Many thanks.

Lawrence.

30th May 2011, 6:23 pm	#1
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	AR88 FRont Panel Question Do the two chrome strips on the front panel come off ? (Without a hammer and Chisel !) Thanks.

30th May 2011, 6:51 pm	#2
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,518	Re: AR88 FRont Panel Question In short, yes, they clip on - good luck removing them! __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

30th May 2011, 7:14 pm	#3
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: AR88 FRont Panel Question Thanks for the reply, is there any secret or is it a case of a sharp knife to prise them off.

30th May 2011, 7:48 pm	#4
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,518	Re: AR88 FRont Panel Question No real secret, as you suggest, just gently prise them off, be careful not to bend them - they are exceptionally thin and crease really easily __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

30th May 2011, 8:25 pm	#5
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: AR88 FRont Panel Question Thanks for the warning Sean, I am planning on doing a refurb on the front panel to make it look better than it is as it is badly scratched, fortunately the original paint job is semi gloss and the panel lettering is engraved into the panel. I had a go at removing scratches on the two chrome strips in situ and achieved excellent results using the wifes nail buffers ! I only need a magnifying glass now to see them which suits me fine. I will probably give the strips ten minutes with the hair dryer before I start trying to free them. Many thanks. Lawrence.