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How to match the original finish?
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05-14-2015, 06:59 PM
I bought a beautiful Philco 48-1263 last night. The finish is gorgeous except for the top, where of course someone placed a flower pot at some time in the past. The veneer is broken and strips are missing- no big deal, but how do I EXACTLY match the rest of the finish? What color?
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How to match the original finish? - by doc612 - 05-14-2015, 06:59 PM
RE: How to match the original finish? - by morzh - 05-15-2015, 04:30 PM
RE: How to match the original finish? - by sam - 05-15-2015, 04:55 PM
RE: How to match the original finish? - by morzh - 05-15-2015, 04:57 PM
RE: How to match the original finish? - by sam - 05-15-2015, 05:03 PM
RE: How to match the original finish? - by morzh - 05-15-2015, 05:05 PM
RE: How to match the original finish? - by doc612 - 05-15-2015, 07:43 PM
RE: How to match the original finish? - by sam - 05-16-2015, 12:36 AM
RE: How to match the original finish? - by sam - 05-16-2015, 03:29 PM



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