05-04-2020, 11:31 AM
Interesting set. A photo of a 645k
https://philcoradio.com/gallery2/1936b/#Model_645K
has the same cabinet I believe. Read through some of the cabinet restoration threads to get some info on restoration techniques. Generally toning lacquers were used more than stains then a clear lacquer finish. There is sometimes a need to grain fill as well. Rattle can toner lacquer sprays are available from Mohawk and I use Deft clear gloss sold at most hardware stores for the finish
Color choices are sometimes difficult to make but Mohawk medium brown walnut ultra classic might be good for most of the lighter areas and perhaps dark brown walnut for the darker areas. The good thing about lacquer is that it’s easy to strip off if you don’t like the result. Use of polyurethane finishes is discouraged because they are very difficult to remove
Other folks will surely have some thoughts and advice. We all have different refinish techniques and skill levels.
https://philcoradio.com/gallery2/1936b/#Model_645K
has the same cabinet I believe. Read through some of the cabinet restoration threads to get some info on restoration techniques. Generally toning lacquers were used more than stains then a clear lacquer finish. There is sometimes a need to grain fill as well. Rattle can toner lacquer sprays are available from Mohawk and I use Deft clear gloss sold at most hardware stores for the finish
Color choices are sometimes difficult to make but Mohawk medium brown walnut ultra classic might be good for most of the lighter areas and perhaps dark brown walnut for the darker areas. The good thing about lacquer is that it’s easy to strip off if you don’t like the result. Use of polyurethane finishes is discouraged because they are very difficult to remove
Other folks will surely have some thoughts and advice. We all have different refinish techniques and skill levels.
