[Ron Ramirez]

Thanks Ed. Hopefully you (and anyone else reading this) will approve of today's progress.

I wet sanded the cabinet with 400 grit paper, wiped it down, let it dry, and then began applying toner.

After test spraying Medium Brown Walnut, Perfect Brown, Dark Walnut and Dark Red Walnut on a piece of scrap wood, I came to the following conclusions:

Medium Brown Walnut appears to be nearly the same color as Perfect Brown. Now, this may not be true if sprayed on old wood such as a stripped radio cabinet.

Dark Walnut was actually lighter than both of the above...possibly even slightly lighter than Medium Walnut Tone Finish.

The closest match was Dark Red Walnut, so that is what I chose.

I applied one of Mohawk's optional nozzles to the can (the first time I've ever used these), and began. Here are the results.

[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum...T2_015.jpg]

[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum...T2_016.jpg]

[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum...T2_017.jpg]

I really like these Mohawk nozzles - they make the spray toner behave as if it were a can of Deft; that is, the spray pattern can be changed from horizontal to vertical. This allows a more uniform coat from a spray can. I'll keep using these nozzles, as they are much better than the conical pattern nozzles which come with the Mohawk products.

Yes, the cabinet is dark. What was left of the original finish was dark. Plus images I have found online of 6T2 sets that still have original finish are just as dark, so I think I chose a good color as a replacement finish.

After applying two coats of Dark Red Walnut, I noticed a spot just to the left of the grille that looked dull. I noticed it after sanding the cabinet but assumed it was just a spot I sanded a bit too heavily. It isn't fisheye, but is dull. Here is a close-up - which, unfortunately, does not show the flaw.

[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum...T2_018.jpg]

I test sprayed some clear lacquer over the dull spot and after it dried, it seemed to cover it up a little. I am hopeful that after multiple coats of clear that it will look OK.

Anyway...

Tomorrow, I hope to get the decals applied and then start spraying clear lacquer on the cabinet.