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Philco 645k orange peel - Ronin61 - 04-18-2013

Ok now that the chassis is almost done its time for some cabinet stuff. The left side of my cabinet has what I can only describe as orange peel. What's the first step to make this condition better? I know nothing except for what I read on the forum and I read all the time. I know that the members of this forum will give me good advice so have at it. I will include pictures of my cabinet today.

RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Ronin61 - 04-18-2013

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RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Ronin61 - 04-18-2013

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RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Ronin61 - 04-18-2013

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RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Ronin61 - 04-18-2013

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RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Ron Ramirez - 04-18-2013

That isn't orange peel, it is loss of finish. "Orange peel" refers to a rough, lumpy finish that has the texture of the outside of an orange (the peel of the orange).

RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Ronin61 - 04-18-2013

Thank you Ron that's the kind of info I need, so how do I go about correcting this, first step.

RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Phlogiston - 04-18-2013

It must be removed. Lucky for you it is falling off by its self. You could use a scraper LIGHTY, or 220/320 paper WITH the grain, or maybe just brush it off. It does not look like you will need stripper.

RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Ron Ramirez - 04-18-2013

Agree with Phlogiston. The remaining finish looks like it is about to come off, so a light scraping/sanding with the grain, using 220 to 320 grit paper as Phlog suggested, should do the job.

RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Michael Dennis - 04-18-2013

Whatever term, it isn't very apeeling.

Mike

RE: Philco 645k orange peel - codefox1 - 04-19-2013

Agree, but I would use 400 grit wet/dry and wet of course and be real careful on the ends not to cut into use a block and , well just take your time. If it's clear laquer and color is OK, you can do it again, just make sure temperature and humidity are OK. If it is toned laquer and the toning is now bad, tell us but stop. Pictures sometime help.

RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Arran - 04-22-2013

You should be able to scrap it off by drawing the sharp edge of a putty knife towards you, then you can wipe any other junk off with some steel wool and acetone or lacquer thinner.
Regards
Arran

RE: Philco 645k orange peel - Ronin61 - 04-22-2013

Just another Picture:
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Scanned dial using velum paper and LEDs - Ronin61 - 04-22-2013

[Image: http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/ronin61/null_zps2551fe08.jpg]I have made many dial scales using different types of paper to test there transparent qualitys. Velum seems to be the one to use for me

RE: Philco 645k orange peel - ipwizard - 04-23-2013

Here is one of Bob Andersen's YouTube videos showing how he restores cabinets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgYgoiEPUR4.

I have learned a lot be watching his videos and others.