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1936 610 restoration
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Steve:

Thank you.. the main reason I didn't use the sanding sealer was due to the lack of originality.. but then again, I hit the really bad lower front area with a gel stain to bring it to the same color as the upper area. I did gasp at how dark the walnut grain filler made the sides.. I didn't have any natural to lighten up the color (they usually sell out within a day or two when they get grain filler in stock at the local store). Which sanding sealer do you recommend? tone finish or heavy bodied? I haven't used the mohawk sandiing sealers before. previous sanding sealer experience ended up in shrinking after a few years, losing that glass-smoothness. Ron, grain filler didn't seem as difficult as I thought it might be, really. but I followed the instruction of an old timer who insisted a good rubbing with a quality burlap was the key. The sides and top of the radio have now gone from rough to a nice smooth feel and I've yet to apply lacquer. today is the day I think.. finally going to be 70 and 35% or so humidity..

question... how long should I wait for the front to dry after the full frontal spray before I mask? I did pick up frog tape yesterday.. the green.. although my second guessing nature compelled me to pick up their yellow low-adhesion one.. but green it is..


Messages In This Thread
1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 02-12-2013, 02:14 AM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 02-12-2013, 12:33 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 02-12-2013, 01:00 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Steve Davis - 02-12-2013, 03:37 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 02-12-2013, 03:53 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 02-12-2013, 04:42 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 02-12-2013, 09:10 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Steve Davis - 02-13-2013, 12:10 AM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 02-17-2013, 12:36 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 02-17-2013, 07:50 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 02-17-2013, 09:33 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 03-28-2013, 08:43 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by TimC - 03-28-2013, 09:01 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 03-28-2013, 11:22 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 03-29-2013, 05:31 AM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 03-29-2013, 09:51 AM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Chris Cusick - 03-29-2013, 05:24 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Art Hoch - 03-29-2013, 09:35 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 05-30-2013, 04:15 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by Art Hoch - 05-30-2013, 04:57 PM
RE: 1936 610 restoration - by bfrohwein - 05-31-2013, 02:22 AM



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