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Refinishing a Philco 38-7 floor model cabinet
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I am in the process of restoring a Model 38-7 cabinet which is quite sun-bleached in most places. Because of the sun bleaching and portions of the cabinet where the finish is cracked and worn, I feel sure that I will have to refinish the cabinet.

Does anyone know how the cabinet was originally finished? Was it a toned lacquer? If so, what color was used, and was there only one color originally on the cabinet or several? The radio does apparently have a wood inlay across the face which does appear to be a lighter color than the rest of the cabinet. However, the difference in color may be because of the difference in the underlying type of wood.

Thanks in advance,
John King
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Hi John

The original finish was tinted lacquer, with a coat of clear lacquer added after the tinted lacquer.

All of the 38-7XX cabinets I have seen were all one color: Medium Walnut. Either that or Perfect Brown (both Mohawk colors) is what you will want to use.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN




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