Omega Race

[vernimark]

Few containers ago I bought an Omega race,
now it's time to restore it

these are the starting conditions:

- cabinet was splitting in 2 parts, one side is not so stable...
- some knocks on the front grid
- the edges are not in good conditions; I don't know if due to humidity or what else

[Luigi]

Ouch...looks like a lot of work.....good luck with the resto!!

[anunaki]

Good luck with this massive job

[vernimark]

thank you.

this is the next step. I cleaned the transformers.
Then I reconfigured the primary one in order to work with 220V but one capacitor (3.5uf 440VAC) becomes VERY hot.
I asked to vector list if this is normal or the causes of this problem. We are still discussing.
In the meantime a replacement for that cap is coming from China 

[vernimark]

...and the filter unit too

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220V configuration (from the manual)

[Superully]

have fun bringing this one back - it looks nasty!

[vernimark]

remade the back side....
it was quite compromised

[vernimark]

then I used putty for the bottom part and then sand paper in order to give back the original shape.
The I tried to give consistency to the wood using waterproofing paint but it was not enough... the edges were stil... soft.

[vernimark]

so I used flating for parquet and black paint and I have to say that I'm quite satisfied of the result.

[vernimark]

adding labels and accessories...

[vernimark]

SPeakers grid was damaged but nothing serious. THen I just replaced the bulbs and repainted the metal frame.

[vernimark]

Yet another coin door....


First of all I removed all parts

[vernimark]

then I cleaned part by part

[vernimark]

Then I applied the usual procedure to the frame and to the panel (only frame shown here)
1) removing the old paint and the rust
2) fixing rust
3) paint with flating
4)new black paint