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need more shine.....
#1

Just got my Philco 60 cathedral on Friday and it has a nice tight original finish on it, but it could use a little more shine. Will Howard's Restor-a-Finish add some shine to it? I also have a can of Johnson's Paste Wax, that I can try, but I didn't want to wax it if I was going to put something else on it.
#2

How about a picture. That should give us a better idea of how to proceed.

Eric
Lake in the Hills, IL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org

#3

A picture would be helpful, but if the finish is in good shape this is what I'd do.  First give it a good cleaning with Go Jo hand cleaner (white NOT the orange).  Let that sit for a few days and then use some Howard's if there are any scratches, etc..  Let that dry for a few days and then apply a good paste wax.  If you don't like the wax you can always use mineral spirits to remove it.

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#4

Ok, here's some photos.  Kinda hard to get a true measure of the shine with flourescent lights and a flash, but hopefully you'll be able to tell. I have the right Go Jo, the wax and the Howard's.
[Image: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500...300399.JPG]
[Image: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500...300397.JPG]
[Image: http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500...300398.JPG]
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#5

I agree with John, but I would suggest that the last step should be Howards Feed-N-Wax. It does a great job.

Eric
Lake in the Hills, IL
Member: Philco Phorum, ARF, ARCI & Radiomuseum.org

#6

Johnsons paste wax is A+

Buff that beast!

Me

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#7

That's a beauty! I hope it plays as beautifully as it looks.




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