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09-04-2016, 01:58 PM
What are the proper Mohawk lacquers to refinish a 630? I think the front is medium walnut and the rest is Van Dyke brown. Is this right?
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09-04-2016, 03:32 PM
 Hi Steve. Here is a thread with before after pics. of one someone else did.
Hope this helps. PS don't know if I would use any stain like in this thread. Though it looks pretty nice.

http://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=164689
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09-04-2016, 04:39 PM
630 tombstone?
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09-04-2016, 04:41 PM
If yes then I would use clear lacquer on the front.. Strip it and then wet it to see the color. I dont see much of a tone on the examples online. If it is toned then it is perfect brown put on very thin...
The rest is Ex Dk Brown walnut to me...
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09-05-2016, 10:26 AM
Medium Walnut on front panel (not Perfect Brown - too dark), Extra Dark Walnut on the top, sides, and bottom front trim.
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