11-02-2016, 07:08 PM
Tonight's progress:
I decided to try something different. Previously when I have refinished cabinets, I applied the PHILCO decal before the final two coats of clear.
This time, I applied the decal before I began to spray on the clear coats.
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_026.jpg]
Pardon the poor photo, sorry, too much glare from the lamp over my workbench.
The next job was to begin applying clear lacquer.
I sprayed on three coats of Deft.
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_027.jpg]
Unfortunately, my camera decided to focus on the test equipment in the background rather than the radio.
Two more (and better) photos:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_028.jpg]
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_029.jpg]
The cabinet is really starting to look good now, in spite of the flaws it has. The finish is nice, shiny and deep.
Speaking of flaws: I managed to get a minor run on the left edge of the large grille opening. I think I will be able to make that go away with some careful sanding, though.
I'm glad I applied the decal after toner and before clear. I think it is going to look much better this way, and I think I will do this with all cabinets I refinish henceforth.
The grain is completely filled now!
Next, I plan to wet sand with 400 or 600 grit wet/dry paper, then give it a couple more thin coats. Following that, I will wet sand again with 1000 grit wet/dry paper, spray on two thin final coats, let it cure, then rub the cabinet down with rottenstone.
I decided to try something different. Previously when I have refinished cabinets, I applied the PHILCO decal before the final two coats of clear.
This time, I applied the decal before I began to spray on the clear coats.
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_026.jpg]
Pardon the poor photo, sorry, too much glare from the lamp over my workbench.
The next job was to begin applying clear lacquer.
I sprayed on three coats of Deft.
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_027.jpg]
Unfortunately, my camera decided to focus on the test equipment in the background rather than the radio.
Two more (and better) photos:
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_028.jpg]
[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum/37610_029.jpg]
The cabinet is really starting to look good now, in spite of the flaws it has. The finish is nice, shiny and deep.
Speaking of flaws: I managed to get a minor run on the left edge of the large grille opening. I think I will be able to make that go away with some careful sanding, though.
I'm glad I applied the decal after toner and before clear. I think it is going to look much better this way, and I think I will do this with all cabinets I refinish henceforth.
The grain is completely filled now!
Next, I plan to wet sand with 400 or 600 grit wet/dry paper, then give it a couple more thin coats. Following that, I will wet sand again with 1000 grit wet/dry paper, spray on two thin final coats, let it cure, then rub the cabinet down with rottenstone.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
