[gary rabbitt]

Hi Codefox,

Good luck on the veneer issue, there's some good suggestions here. I have a couple of sets that need the treatment.

I have a 42-327 I think I bought from Ron a couple years ago, still haven't got to it yet. But I did find a good image of the dial, at least would be better than what I had now, as mine is really flaking off badly.

This image has been cleaned up I suspect, and the colors might not be accurate, especially where the gold is. BUt is should make a nice decal or printed image to put behind glass.

This link should take you to the full size image of 1435 X 386. I can't remember where I got it from, or I'd give credit to them.
(Right click on the image to save.)
http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/90268-1/42-327+b.jpg

As far as sprayig something on your original I wouldn't . I have a couple f other sets that are starting to flake, but I'm leaving them alone for now.
Your dial does not look that bad really. I imagine you could carefully try to touch it up, if you are artistic and have a very steady hand. Again, I'd leave it alone, or make the new dial and store your original safely.

Hope this helps.
Gary.