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Nathan's Philco 201X Cabinet - Seeking Advice
Nathan Slingerland
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06-24-2019, 10:59 PM
So I've got this lovely new Philco 201X that needs some cabinet help on the top where the original lacquer has been lost.

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I've done full refinish jobs on tabletop sets so I'm comfortable stripping the top and refinishing (at least it's flat). My only reservation is matching the rest of the original finish.

Would this be a candidate for resurrecting the original finish? I'm wondering if I should try cleaning the top really well, lightly sand the finish with fine grit and then apply a coat or two of clear lacquer (after masking off the rest of the cabinet really carefully!) just to see what it would look like. It seems like there wouldn't really be anything to lose in trying it.

I'd love to know your thoughts and advice.
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