Thought I'd share the "restoration" I did on an AM Radio that I recently purchased (I use the term "restoration" loosely, as it's mostly cosmetic), however, I started with a functional/working radio. Sorry for only posting photos of the finished work (I didn't take any pictures before I started). First, I disassembled the radio (I left nearly all of the internals intact); then wire-wheeled/cleaned the surface rust from the case/housing, and all case/faceplate screws; cleaned all visible wires; degreased/re-lubed some moving internals parts; polished the clear "Station" lens, and repainted the lettering/numbering with "Sharpie" White Paint Marker
( station lens before https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7703868 ); cleaned/prepped the faceplate and "chrome-painted" the border with "Krylon" Chrome Paint Pen; removed old chrome push-buttons ( https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7689677 ); installed new chrome push-buttons, new inner/outer knobs, and new light bulb. It wasn't hard to do, but it did take time and patience. I included (along with "restored" pictures) a photo of the faceplate after I prepped it and before "restoring".

Wow! very nice. Wanna do mine next? Where did you find the new push buttons?

Looks nice. You should convert the internals so you can plug an ipod or whatever in it.