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Philco 90 cathedral cabinet refinishing.
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04-18-2014, 07:54 AM
There are too many color theme variation on this particular unit (not by factory, but by restorers themselves). Where can I get the correct one to bring the cabinet to the original factory color specs?
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04-18-2014, 08:29 AM
Read this topic:

http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/view...7&t=220363

You will want Perfect Brown, M100-0249, Universal Walnut M100-7021 and Extra Dark Walnut (for the base) M100-0209.

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04-18-2014, 09:21 AM
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Thanks.Please tell me also if I should do the sealing after I am done with a stripping, grain filling and sanding? Won't the lacquer somewhat penetrate the grain filler without preliminary sealing?
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