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112 Highboy
#6

Greetings!,
I just finished the case following a modified procedure that I read about on one of Ron's refinishing posts.  Thank you Ron.

1.   Remove old finish ( I used a soy based stripper).
2.   Repair case damage (lower left base trim and spade feet; numerous deep gouges and scratches on top and right side).
3.   Sand case smooth (Several grits, stopping at 320)
4.   Apply 2 coats sanding sealer.
5.   Fill pores ( I used timbermate putty - their Walnut shade, would probably go darker next time).
6.   Remove excess filler scraping with old credit card.
7.   Let filler completely dry.
8.   Once completely dry, sand filler smooth with wood surface.
9.   Remove dust
10.  Apply 2 additional coats of sanding sealer.
11.  Light sanding - 600 wet or dry silicone paper - wet; wipe down
12.  Apply toning lacquer. This was my first attempt at case toning. It was the most nerve wracking part of the refinish. 
12A. I used Mohawk medium Walnut for the bulk of the case and dark walnut for the  base and the half round trim.
12.  Applied Deft semi-gloss lacquer over the case - 4 coats (following can directions). Let dey overnight
13.  Sand using 600 grit wet or dry silicone paper - wet using water and dish detergent. Dry case completely.
14.  Apply 2 additional coats of Deft semi-gloss. Dry for 2 weeks.
15.  Sand case using 1,000 grit wet or dry silicone paper - [b]wet; wipe down.[/b]
16.  Rub down case with 2F (med) pumice and paraffin oil and felt block.
17.  [b]Rub down case with 4F (fine) pumice and paraffin oil and felt block.[/b]
[b]18.  [b]Rub down case with rottenstone and paraffin oil and felt block.[/b][/b]
19.  Apply Mohawk "deluxing compound". This is a mixture of wax and very fine abrasive.
20.  Apply paste wax (I used butcher block) and hand buff.

I do like how it came out, but I will be visiting procedural refinements next time.
I was lucky as the original grille cloth was in great shape, only needing cleaning.  The radio performs to my expectations. I believe it is a keeper.
Thanks to the Phorum for very appreciative help on this, and other restorations.
Fran



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112 Highboy - by patrician56 - 02-16-2020, 04:30 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by patrician56 - 03-11-2020, 05:28 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by patrician56 - 03-11-2020, 05:33 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by Brad Winder - 05-10-2020, 12:53 AM
RE: 112 Highboy - by patrician56 - 05-10-2020, 10:55 AM
RE: 112 Highboy - by patrician56 - 08-23-2020, 12:18 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by patrician56 - 08-23-2020, 12:22 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by Radioroslyn - 08-23-2020, 01:48 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by patrician56 - 08-23-2020, 02:14 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by morzh - 08-23-2020, 03:07 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by patrician56 - 08-23-2020, 03:27 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by morzh - 08-23-2020, 06:00 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by klondike98 - 08-23-2020, 08:15 PM
RE: 112 Highboy - by Nathan Slingerland - 08-24-2020, 08:36 AM
RE: 112 Highboy - by PhilcoJohn - 08-24-2020, 09:36 AM
RE: 112 Highboy - by rfeenstra - 08-24-2020, 09:52 AM
RE: 112 Highboy - by morzh - 08-24-2020, 10:30 AM
RE: 112 Highboy - by patrician56 - 08-24-2020, 01:01 PM



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