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02-24-2012, 11:31 PM
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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. Last edited by bandersen; 02-24-2012 at 11:54 PM. 
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02-25-2012, 12:26 AM
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02-25-2012, 01:00 AM
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Just like regular poly, it looks kinda "plasticy" compared to lacquer. Lacquer is also what they used originally. That being said, I have seen refinishing done with poly that looks pretty good and you'll find plenty of arguments pro/con poly vs. lacquer.
Personally, it took a while to get the hang of lacquer, but now I really like it.
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02-25-2012, 10:50 AM
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I always use lacquer since it's what was used from the early thirties on (shellac before that.) I keep a few old credit cards too, just for scraping off filler. Filler makes a big difference in the look and makes finishing easier as the pores of the wood are closed and it doesn't take as many finishing coats. Good looking job!
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