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Philco 70 flute colorization question
Ron Ramirez
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04-06-2017, 01:38 PM
I tried to use CrystaLac. Once. Never again.

CrystaLac SUCKS.

It SUCKS.

CrystaLac SUCKS.

It hardens too fast...and then it is nearly impossible to sand or otherwise work with. Yes, it turns rock hard when it hardens. No good for a beginner or less experienced cabinet refinisher (me). Icon_thumbdown

Now, some people use CrystaLac and love it. I finally managed to get it to do what I wanted it to do on a 19B front panel, but the work involved...oy vey...it isn't worth it...in my opinion.
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