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Philco 66 Restoration Chronicles
#46

Definitely have to be historically accurate. Especially sine it is Mikes cabinet Icon_lol

Thanks for the No blush info.

She is done and set aside to dry.


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#47

Kirk, that looks fantastic!!! Icon_thumbup Icon_thumbup Icon_clap Icon_clap Just like you took it off the Philco assembly line. Seriously. Great job!

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#48

Looks great!
#49

Excellente'
#50

Great looking job,

Did you spray clear over the new "Philco "logo or applied it afterwards? I am about to attach mine, wonder which way to go. Thanks.
#51

You have to clear the decal itself and the wood before and after application

Kirk

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#52

So then you will not be rubbing out the top of the grill, as it might reach decal, right?
#53

I will be rubbing out the whole cabinet. You should have a good thick layer of lacquer over the decal. Rubbing it out should not affect the decal or hasn't on any of my radios.

Kirk

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#54

Thanks, Kirk.
#55

Just put a couple coats of clear on top and should be no problem. Without the clear the letters will wipe right off.
#56

I already have 5 heavy ones and 10 days in drying. Live and learn.Might have to put it in after the buffing out and coat it with a thin lacquer ever so lightly.
#57

I am 99% done with this cabinet.

The final coats cured for only 2 weeks but I 400-2000 sanded and she is ready for wax.


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#58

Waxing hurts.
Be gentle on her.




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