There are as many ideas of what constitutes a "correct" restoration, as there are restorers. Is it right to just repair... or rebuild.... or refinish... or replace? Each is appropriate depending on the particular equipment, application or value, as well as the skills and capabilities of the restorer.

I don't claim to be an expert, but the pages below illustrate some of the methods that have proven useful to me in fixing up some of the old gear I've run across. Perhaps some of these will provide useful ideas in your repairs



Undoubtedly the most commonly repaired item in old electronics are capacitors. Click for some ideas about replacing them while leaving an original look to the underside of the chassis.
Cleaning...here's where less REALLY is more! There's likely been more old electronics damaged by cleaning agents, than any other reason. See some tips for cleaning equipment gently and carefully. If you're of the "take it to the quarter car wash and blast away" school of restoration, this section is not for you...