Asked on Mar 26, 2014
Should I paint this old radio? Any suggestions
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Adan
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22 answers
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Does it work? Do you plan to repurpose it? If it's a working radio that you plan to use, there's no reason not to paint it a bright color that would add interest to a room or counterscape. If you are going to repurpose it, you can still paint it. Either way, I'd go dark and light: choose two paint colors, one for the radio and one for the stencil, and do the stencil in just the one color.
KathrynElizabeth Etier
on Mar 26, 2014
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I have a radio just like this one - if you paint it I want to see how it turns out!
Kitchen Kelli
on Mar 26, 2014
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It works and yes Im planing to use
Adan
on Mar 27, 2014
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I would prefer to see the natural wood on this classic item. If the finish is dull I'm certain it would not take much to make it look good again.
Debra
on Mar 27, 2014
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no
Rose Cooper
on Mar 27, 2014
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No way! It is a classic and some things are so much better left as is. It is a beautiful radio and a beautiful antique.
Cathey DeRosa
on Mar 27, 2014
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I would not paint it. Just think, in a few more years this thing could be priceless! But it belongs to you to do with as you please.
Jeanette S
on Mar 27, 2014
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NO, please don't paint this, it would lose all the flavor or ambiance!!!
Julie Sims
on Mar 27, 2014
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There are a lot of objects I would paint however, I would not paint this radio. Whether it works or not, I would leave it as is. It is a beautiful piece! If there are scratches you would like to repair, use a vinegar and canola oil rub.
Chris Fuller
on Mar 28, 2014
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I would vote no if it still works, just touch up finish.... and yes if it was broken and you were going to turn it into some type of cool looing re-purpose! Soooo No!
Redeemwood
on Mar 28, 2014
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I don't think that it should be painted either...clean and wax it...enjoy the natural wood...
Jim L
on Mar 28, 2014
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I would not. This is classic. If you don't like the look of it, sell it. These old radios are treasured by some. My husband and brother both have similar radios and they love them.
Debbie Sopher
on Mar 28, 2014
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We're re-doing our living room, dining area and kitchen in Mid-Century Modern. My Bubba found an almost identical radio. I am a big fan of paint but not on this radio. It could be worth something "someday".
AmericanWoman
on Mar 28, 2014
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Please don't my parents have one like it. and i wouldn't the wood. looks good.
Diane gillaugh
on Mar 28, 2014
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Please, No! This is a fine piece as it is, already a collector's item, to paint would drastically reduce its value and couldn't possibly improve it..I see examples of painted radios often, most people who have them want to restore them back to the way they were before...touching up the original finish, IMO is the best way to go..
Pete Wells
on Mar 28, 2014
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Thanks for all your comments I decide not to paint seems like everybody like the wey it is and is true has value
Adan
on Mar 28, 2014
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looks great like it is ; I would not paint , enjoy the beauty :)
SUE
on Mar 28, 2014
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Use 'Old English' scratch cover polish to hid the little nicks. This is a lovely piece and there is no reason to paint it.
Janis Hill
on Mar 28, 2014
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Painting will destroy the value. Collectors want all the scratches, dings, and original finish so I wouldn't even use a cleaner. It will destroy the "patina."
Janet Smith
on Apr 01, 2014
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Ese radio esta perfecto. Solo dale mantenimiento.
Margarita Cid
on Sep 26, 2014
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No paint, please. I agree with what everyone else has said.
Debra
on Sep 27, 2014
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No. No, you should not.
UpState
on Dec 01, 2015
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