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Philco 84B Restoration Chronicles DONE
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04-07-2014, 09:09 AM
Got her out today for the first toning.
I used perfect brown for the lighter shade and will use medium walnut or DK walnut for the darker color once it cures fully.

Is this a good color pairing? she seems a little dark on the face?

What were the original colors if anyone knows.

thanks
Kirk


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RE: Philco 84B Restoration Chronicles - by OldRestorer - 04-07-2014, 09:09 AM
RE: Philco 84B Restoration Chronicles - by morzh - 04-08-2014, 10:31 PM
RE: Philco 84B Restoration Chronicles - by Geoff - 04-14-2014, 12:36 PM



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