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Philco 38-10 faux finish?
Phil27
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09-19-2023, 04:16 PM
I just obtained a 38-10 that although quite dark, the cabinet is in good shape. Is the 38-10 a model that has the faux finish? I’m not experienced enough to tell from just looking at it and I don’t want to do anything to it until I know.


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09-19-2023, 04:46 PM
Sure looks like it. I've wiped them down w/a soft cloth and oms to clean off dirt and smoking residue. And then resprayed w/sanding sealer (a few coats). Do any t/u work and respray w/gloss. Looks like new.

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09-19-2023, 05:15 PM
Hello Phil27,
Yes it is faux finish I have that exact radio in my collection and it is my next project for a full chassis restoration my cabinet is in great shape !

Sincerely Richard
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09-19-2023, 06:25 PM
Just for future reference, our library has a list of the photofinish models. See:
https://philcoradio.com/library/index.ph...otofinish/
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09-19-2023, 06:35 PM
Thanks very much. I’ll clean it up as best I can. Appreciate all the replies!
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09-19-2023, 07:23 PM
Hey Bob,

That's pretty slick! That's the trick abt the library you gotta know where to look to find the right stuff.
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

Terry
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09-19-2023, 09:22 PM
It's very likely dark because of layers of dirt, wax, oil, maybe even tobacco tar on the cabinet, GoJo cream hand cleaner, the non grit type, does a good job for cleaning dirt from wood cabinets, and many other things too.
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09-19-2023, 09:38 PM
Hello Phil27,
Here is a Photo of mine !
Since this photo I bought a escutcheon outer ring from Ebay this is my next project to hit the bench the chassis has not been restored yet .

Sincerely Richard


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10-08-2023, 11:07 AM
I tried several methods to brighten the face up, nothing worked satisfactory for me…so I sanded off the faux finish, bought some walnut veneer and edging strips from Lee Valley and this is the finished product. 

Thanks again for all the helpful input!


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10-08-2023, 11:44 AM
Looks super, very nice indeed! What time is Jack Benny on?Icon_smile.

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10-08-2023, 12:27 PM
Hello Phil27,
Looks great that what like about this hobby and this forum there so many great people here and why I see it if you are happy with it that what counts !!

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