12-27-2021, 12:39 PM
It's been a while since I posted an update.
I installed new grille cloth.
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Then spent forever on the tambour doors.
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I carefully sanded down the top layer of old finish and applied new lacquer. Repeated until level.
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I ended up using grain filler on the little pieces. More sanding using paper wrapped around a dowel. More lacquer. More sanding...
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Finally, a light coat of Mohawk Medium Brown Walnut and clear gloss lacquer. The color difference with the original finish was more than I expected.
Has the old finish faded or was Medium Brown Walnut not the right color?
We moved to a new house a few years ago. Once I setup a large space for refinishing, I'll do the rest of the cabinet in a similar manner and get the colors to match,
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I installed new grille cloth.
[Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/5636/22742...6228_z.jpg]
[Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/574/221847...763f_c.jpg]
Then spent forever on the tambour doors.
[Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/5719/22828...1835_c.jpg]
I carefully sanded down the top layer of old finish and applied new lacquer. Repeated until level.
[Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/5680/22449...2c22_c.jpg]
I ended up using grain filler on the little pieces. More sanding using paper wrapped around a dowel. More lacquer. More sanding...
[Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/5648/23144...fe99_c.jpg]
Finally, a light coat of Mohawk Medium Brown Walnut and clear gloss lacquer. The color difference with the original finish was more than I expected.
Has the old finish faded or was Medium Brown Walnut not the right color?
We moved to a new house a few years ago. Once I setup a large space for refinishing, I'll do the rest of the cabinet in a similar manner and get the colors to match,
[Image: https://live.staticflickr.com/4366/37343...11f8_c.jpg]