rca: Ch= RC-1080A (RC1080A); 9X642 (9 X 642)

I found this RCA 9x642 yesterday. My research tells me it only came in Ivory and
Maroon colors. The original label is on the bottom and back. I took a small
screw driver and scraped a small spot on the bottom of the radio and the plastic
is black all the way through. The paint is textured   Has anyone seen one of these before?
Thanks.
Merlin

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Hello Merlin,

 I used to own one of these, and like you noted, it was white/ivory.  Mine, as I recall was painted (original) and that the underlying plasitc was black.  Yours appears to have been carefully repainted using the tectured paint that is intended for garden furniture.  The painter probably scraped off the label and reglued it after painting.  It isn't easy to do, but can be done with patience and a razor blade scraper.  My two cents...

All the Best,

Bob 

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Thanks Bob. You are correct, I determined it was painted by a former owner. Too bad folks mess up radios like this one.

Best.

Merlin

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