07-17-2011, 01:45 PM
Today, I began by applying black lacquer to the top and bottom edges of the 38-14, and Extra Dark Walnut toner to the top and bottom edges of the 39-7.
The 38-14 received three coats of black; the 39-7 received two coats of Extra Dark Walnut to keep it from looking too much like paint.
After letting a couple hours pass, I then gave each cabinet three coats of clear lacquer. Then, after letting both dry for an hour, both cabinets were lightly wet sanded with 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Following this, both cabinets were given two final coats of Deft semi-gloss clear.
Here's the results. First, a photo, with flash, of the 38-14 cabinet:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/ARF/001.jpg]
The grille cloth and backing board is not attached to the cabinet. I just stuck it in here for the photo, to see how it would look. This is the original cloth, and since it is still in very good condition, I am going to reuse it.
Now, a photo (without flash) of the 38-14, with the chassis inside:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/ARF/006.jpg]
And finally, a photo (again, without flash) of the 39-7, with the chassis stuck inside just for fun:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/ARF/008.jpg]
Next step: Wait two weeks, then rub both cabinets out with polishing compound, followed by a coat of wax.
When the cabinets are rubbed out, waxed and everything reassembled, I will post "after" photos.
This has been a great learning experience, and I feel that I have taken my (rather poor) refinishing skills to the next level, which was my goal all along.
Thanks to everyone who replied both in this thread and via PM.
The 38-14 received three coats of black; the 39-7 received two coats of Extra Dark Walnut to keep it from looking too much like paint.
After letting a couple hours pass, I then gave each cabinet three coats of clear lacquer. Then, after letting both dry for an hour, both cabinets were lightly wet sanded with 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Following this, both cabinets were given two final coats of Deft semi-gloss clear.
Here's the results. First, a photo, with flash, of the 38-14 cabinet:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/ARF/001.jpg]
The grille cloth and backing board is not attached to the cabinet. I just stuck it in here for the photo, to see how it would look. This is the original cloth, and since it is still in very good condition, I am going to reuse it.
Now, a photo (without flash) of the 38-14, with the chassis inside:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/ARF/006.jpg]
And finally, a photo (again, without flash) of the 39-7, with the chassis stuck inside just for fun:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/ARF/008.jpg]
Next step: Wait two weeks, then rub both cabinets out with polishing compound, followed by a coat of wax.
When the cabinets are rubbed out, waxed and everything reassembled, I will post "after" photos.
This has been a great learning experience, and I feel that I have taken my (rather poor) refinishing skills to the next level, which was my goal all along.
Thanks to everyone who replied both in this thread and via PM.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
