Philco 640 Cabinet Refinishing Chronicles
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You are kinda crazy...
I would not bring that thing outside in the sun.. 
You could get arrested for blinding the pilot of the plane 4000 feet above you.. 
It really is ridiculously shiny... Gooooooooood job.... 
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RE: Philco 640 Cabinet Refinishing Chronicles - by OldRestorer - 08-22-2016, 04:11 PM
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