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Philco 80 Jr. Restoration Chronicles
#16

Is it my impression only or you work faster after falling off the roof? (no I am not suggesting you do that again, the effect might not necessarily be cumulative).
#17

Attempted to match the color by hand and not taped off the grill for toner


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#18

The middle section looks right, honey colored.
#19

Today I got to toning the cabinet arch and face.

Then clear and the 2 week wait.


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#20

Wow dude! Ausgezeichnet...I mean, ништяк..I mean, you rule!
#21

That looks much better than many of the 80's I've seen refinished.
#22

Very Nice!!!!!!!!!
Terry
#23

That is outstanding!
#24

Thanks guys. I need to rub them out but not until September right before K-town. Gotta cure more.

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#25

Go back to sleep. I have my parent's lawn sprinkler pump that is under my window.
What excuse do you have to be up this time of the night? Icon_smile
#26

I'm up at 5:50 like clockwork every day. I take naps when pain killers run out of juice though. Icon_thumbdown

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
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AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#27

Finished and ready to go home. Sorry for pics. its dark out and my garage lights stink


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#28

What color toners did you end up using for this?  I am doing a 81B and will need something similar.

Thanks, Bill
#29

This is where I went with my JR.
[Image: http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r745...04d941.jpg]

IIRC the center was dark walnut and the outside was extra dark walnut. For the sides I went a coat less of extra dark so it is in between the two. May not be correct, but I like the way it looks. Icon_smile

And yes, I need to dust.  Icon_redface

John
Las Vegas, NV USA
#30

(08-17-2014, 11:14 AM)OldRestorer Wrote:  I'm up at 5:50 like clockwork every day. I take naps when pain killers run out of juice though. Icon_thumbdown

Demerol, ask for it by name. Icon_smile

John
Las Vegas, NV USA




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