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40-160 original color
Ron Ramirez
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09-12-2009, 10:57 PM
Hi

Stains were never used on Philco cabinets, the original finish was lacquer - tinted lacquer followed by clear.

Tinted lacquer is available today; it is called toning lacquer. Two common brands are Mohawk (generally only available through mail order) and Behlens (sold at Woodcraft stores).

The cabinet is medium walnut overall. I do not have a good picture of one of these with an excellent original finish, so I have to guess here: It looks like Perfect Brown may have been used on the grillebars, the trim at the top of the grille, and bottom trim. Just a bit darker than the medium walnut, not a lot.

If someone here has an excellent original, feel free to chime in and correct me if needed. Icon_smile
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