1948 (TS-4H) Motorola VT71 restored!

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I had originally refinished this cabinet with water based poly, but I've learned a lot since then. So I'm re-refinishing it using traditional materials.

The poly came off very easily with Citri-Strip.


Next, a little brown mahogany stain.


Then, grain filler.


I've used burlap in the past to remove the excess, but this time around I'm using a scraper. Really just an expired credit card. it worked out quite well.


I darkened in the pin-striping and edges with dark brown hobby paint then sprayed on some lacquer sanding sealer.


I applied a set of new gold decals to the control area.


Next up a little toner lacquer and the finish coats.