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Refinishing a Philco 38-7 floor model cabinet
Ron Ramirez
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02-05-2010, 06:31 PM
Hi John

The original finish was tinted lacquer, with a coat of clear lacquer added after the tinted lacquer.

All of the 38-7XX cabinets I have seen were all one color: Medium Walnut. Either that or Perfect Brown (both Mohawk colors) is what you will want to use.
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