04-02-2017, 08:41 PM
I did a complete chemical strip on a 70. Turned out great, case is in almost flawless condition.
Noticed on this 70 before the strip and other original units on the internet the routed flutes in the columns are darker, to set a contrast.
The strip has made the flute routed grooves and surrounding wood all the same color.
I noticed repros refinished here on this site where some have dark flutes and others not. Which is correct ? I don't see how the flutes could have discolored with regards to the column over time so differently. Am I assuming incorrectly the flutes were darkened when produced ? And how did they originally do it ?
I like the darkened flutes.
It seems the flutes need to be darkened before using a Mohawk toner.
One way to do it would be to spray the entire column dark, sand the top surface bare, then Mohawk the whole column with a light color. Surprised this has not been discused or I am missing it.
Noticed on this 70 before the strip and other original units on the internet the routed flutes in the columns are darker, to set a contrast.
The strip has made the flute routed grooves and surrounding wood all the same color.
I noticed repros refinished here on this site where some have dark flutes and others not. Which is correct ? I don't see how the flutes could have discolored with regards to the column over time so differently. Am I assuming incorrectly the flutes were darkened when produced ? And how did they originally do it ?
I like the darkened flutes.It seems the flutes need to be darkened before using a Mohawk toner.
One way to do it would be to spray the entire column dark, sand the top surface bare, then Mohawk the whole column with a light color. Surprised this has not been discused or I am missing it.
