Catalin Radio Restoration Service

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    Send us a request for a quote along with pictures and description of your radio(s)

  • Restorations

    "Old School" Progressive steps to Cut the patina & steps to build up a high-gloss finish.

  • Catalin Repairs

    We repair Catalin radio cabinet cracks, chips, hairlines and other damage.

  • Testimonials

    Our Customer reviews are all 5 Stars. Take a look at what they have to say.
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Catalin Radio Knowledge Base

There is a tremendous amount of Catalin radio information spread throught the Internet. As a service to the radio collector community, we are pulling together a collective knowledge base of the important information that will make you a better Catalin radio collector.

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Catalin Radio Restorartion Magic

  • Before Restoration-

    We received this radio with significant cabinet damage that was previously repaired leaving wide dark repair scars on the display sides. The total length of the repaired cracks is 17" (431.8mm)

  • After Restoration-

    The completed restortion of this blue Swirl FADA 1000 Catalin radio. The customer's feedback was:

    "Good Afternoon, Bill The Blue FADA 1000 turned out better than expected. Thank you again for working with me through the whole process."

    Full Set of Pictures of Restorated Radio 

  • A Quandry-

    This red Emerson 400 "Patriot" Catalin radio cabinet is broken into 4 seperate pieces. Do you sell it for the value of the Catalin material or what?
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Antique Radio Finder Service

One of our serious antique radio collectors engaged our "Radio Finder Service" to located this incredible rare radio/phonograph and highly desirable Emerson with an Ingraham cabinet.

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WANTED: Motorola Console Record Player 1937/38

We are looking to buy the exact record player pictured for a Motorola console c. 1937-38. It is single play with 78 RPM.

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Antique Radio Dial Lenses

Our Customers Say Awesome Things About Us!
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Hi Bill…. I received the Garod today, thank you so much! It looks great!  Thank you for all your work on it! 
Tom N., Ramsey, MN
Tom N., Ramsey, MN
Catalin Radio Collector
Pretty Amazing Bill. Looks great I'm clearing a space on the shelf for it. Thank you. I'm going to post it on the various Facebook groups, May I credit you with the work? 
Michael G., NY, NY
Michael G., NY, NY
Catalin Radio Collector
Hi  Bill.  I opened the package you sent me with the radio. It is GORGEOUS!!!! Your work is amazing. I am planning to send you another one of my Catalin radios soon. 
Cynthia H., NY, NY
Cynthia H., NY, NY
Antique Radio Collector
Hi Bill- The radio looks great! Love the two-color combination.
Jerry F., Phoenixville, PA
Jerry F., Phoenixville, PA
Avid Antique Radio Collector
Bill, I did get the radio and it looks great! Thank you again for the work.
Greg H, Broomfield, CO
Greg H, Broomfield, CO
Antique Radio Collector
Hi Bill- The quality of your workmanship on this FADA 115 green onyx is outstanding"
Tom N.
Tom N.
Catalin Radio Collector
Hi Bill…. I received the Garod today, thank you so much! It looks great!  Thank you for all your work on it! 
Tom N., Ramsey, MN
Tom N., Ramsey, MN
Catalin Radio Collector
Pretty Amazing Bill. Looks great I'm clearing a space on the shelf for it. Thank you. I'm going to post it on the various Facebook groups, May I credit you with the work? 
Michael G., NY, NY
Michael G., NY, NY
Catalin Radio Collector
Hi  Bill.  I opened the package you sent me with the radio. It is GORGEOUS!!!! Your work is amazing. I am planning to send you another one of my Catalin radios soon. 
Cynthia H., NY, NY
Cynthia H., NY, NY
Antique Radio Collector
Hi Bill- The radio looks great! Love the two-color combination.
Jerry F., Phoenixville, PA
Jerry F., Phoenixville, PA
Avid Antique Radio Collector
Bill, I did get the radio and it looks great! Thank you again for the work.
Greg H, Broomfield, CO
Greg H, Broomfield, CO
Antique Radio Collector
Hi Bill- The quality of your workmanship on this FADA 115 green onyx is outstanding"
Tom N.
Tom N.
Catalin Radio Collector

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Antique Radio Hardware

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DIY Antique Radio Restoration Supplies

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Customer Satifaction Report

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June 2026

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5-Star Review

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Customer Satisfaction Score

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Key Insights

This level of customer satisfaction is a reflection of our expert restoration skills and techniques we have developed. The Catalin radios we have restored have superior display quality others can not match.