02-05-2021, 07:49 PM
Arran is absolutely right. I hope for your sake that whoever refinished that cabinet did not use polyurethane. 
The original finish was lacquer; Philco did not use stains and varnish. The cabinet overall is Mohawk Medium Walnut. The base trim needs to be something darker. Mohawk Perfect Brown won't be dark enough; Extra Dark Walnut too dark. I will let someone else comment on a suitable color for the base trim.
The proper decal is DCL-PH8 from Radio Daze.
https://www.radiodaze.com/philco-8-decals-dcl-ph8/
The proper finish coat is clear gloss lacquer which then should be hand rubbed after the finish dries for a few weeks, to cut some of the shine down.
Obviously this should be done outdoors, in warm weather (70 to 80 degrees), LOW humidity (as low as possible), in the shade. DO NOT do this indoors in an enclosed space near sources of sparks! Do not rush. Take your time. This is a job where patience really is a virtue.
The original finish was lacquer; Philco did not use stains and varnish. The cabinet overall is Mohawk Medium Walnut. The base trim needs to be something darker. Mohawk Perfect Brown won't be dark enough; Extra Dark Walnut too dark. I will let someone else comment on a suitable color for the base trim.
The proper decal is DCL-PH8 from Radio Daze.
https://www.radiodaze.com/philco-8-decals-dcl-ph8/
The proper finish coat is clear gloss lacquer which then should be hand rubbed after the finish dries for a few weeks, to cut some of the shine down.
Obviously this should be done outdoors, in warm weather (70 to 80 degrees), LOW humidity (as low as possible), in the shade. DO NOT do this indoors in an enclosed space near sources of sparks! Do not rush. Take your time. This is a job where patience really is a virtue.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
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