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Philco 38-10 Q
Rubrburnr
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02-23-2013, 08:00 PM
I just got started on my 38-10 and have a quick question. The face of the cabinet, is that a "photo-finish"? Meaning, if I start stripping the face of the cabinet will I lose the grain pattern along with the three light color inlays?

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02-23-2013, 09:01 PM
Ok, I did a little research and it is a photo finish. Luckily it isnt too bad so I will do some light sanding, sealer, toner and then clear...
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02-26-2013, 12:34 PM
Be very careful sanding photo finish.

I have had good results using 0000 steel wool on photo finish. The object is to clean/smooth the old finish, then spray clear lacquer over it.
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