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Philco 71 stain or toner color
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Well I got the 71 toned tonight. The medium walnut was spot on for the front sides, and back. The molded edges had some dark places on them so I decided to tape off the rest of the cabinet and make all the molded pieces darker. I used Maison Brown toner which is a very dark brown and goes almost black with enough coats.
I think I like it. I'm tired and it's late so I'll mess with it more tomorrow. It needs to be sanded with #0000 steel wool, and cleared yet. I'm planning on using Deft Semi-Gloss clear lacquer.

Let me know what you think. I hope it turns out good cause at this point if It's poo it'll be a complete strip and do-over. Icon_crazy


After Medium Walnut toner was applied:
[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...0aa2e7.jpg]

[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...9ed708.jpg]

[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...9142f3.jpg]

Finished:
[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...922d0b.jpg]

[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...866338.jpg]

[Image: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m501...77f9a7.jpg]

-Keith


Messages In This Thread
Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Keith - 01-31-2012, 01:07 AM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Arran - 01-31-2012, 02:49 AM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Keith - 01-31-2012, 02:04 PM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Keith - 01-31-2012, 10:44 PM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Dave - 02-02-2012, 09:34 AM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Keith - 02-03-2012, 01:08 AM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Keith - 02-03-2012, 12:58 PM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Keith - 02-03-2012, 01:59 PM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Keith - 02-04-2012, 02:41 AM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Keith - 02-04-2012, 11:15 AM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Arran - 02-05-2012, 01:00 AM
Re: Philco 71 stain or toner color - by Keith - 02-08-2012, 05:21 PM



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