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Philco 38-10 faux finish? - Phil27 - 09-19-2023

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.

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - Radioroslyn - 09-19-2023

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.

GL w/your new project!

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - radiorich - 09-19-2023

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

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - klondike98 - 09-19-2023

Just for future reference, our library has a list of the photofinish models. See:
https://philcoradio.com/library/index.php/shop-talk/general/philco-models-with-photofinish/

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - Phil27 - 09-19-2023

Thanks very much. I’ll clean it up as best I can. Appreciate all the replies!

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - Radioroslyn - 09-19-2023

Hey Bob,

That's pretty slick! That's the trick abt the library you gotta know where to look to find the right stuff.

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - Arran - 09-19-2023

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.
Regards
Arran

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - radiorich - 09-19-2023

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

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - Phil27 - 10-08-2023

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!

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - Paul Philco322 - 10-08-2023

Looks super, very nice indeed! What time is Jack Benny on?Icon_smile.

Paul

RE: Philco 38-10 faux finish? - radiorich - 10-08-2023

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 !!

Sincerely Richard