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Removing Poly finish from a Philco 46-480
Jbaker
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11-26-2011, 11:41 AM
I recently was given a 46-480 console by a friend. After a recap and re-alingment, the radio is working well on both AM and FM. The cabinet is in very good shape...except....it looks like someone refinished sometime ago. It has been stained very dark and I am farly certain the finish is polyurethane or some modern type. It is definitely not lacquer.

I would like to see if it is possible to strip the finish and lighten up the color, closer to the original. Any thoughts on how to proceed?
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Removing Poly finish from a Philco 46-480 - by Jbaker - 11-26-2011, 11:41 AM
RE: Removing Poly finish from a Philco 46-480 - by jadaman - 03-19-2012, 09:18 PM



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