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RE: Philco 80 Jr. Restoration Chronicles - Fred Taylor - 02-21-2016

(12-21-2015, 12:41 PM)OldRestorer Wrote:  Hey,
 The less Toner you add, the lighter it will be. I wanted it as original as possible. You have to remember that these darken over 70 years. Original is always a shade or 2 lighter. Medium walnut can be almost black if you add 50 coats. The veneer on the cabinet is burled and it does look like brush strokes. Never use a brush!

Kirk

Use a roller Kirk, that will add character to the cabinet Icon_crazy Icon_crazy Icon_crazy Icon_crazy Icon_crazy Icon_crazy Icon_crazy Icon_crazy