nccamper
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Post by nccamper on Feb 12, 2018 11:17:26 GMT -8
I had better luck with the Mixol tints when matching more of a brown/tobacco/less red color. As Larry said, it was impossible matching the ash tint.
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mel
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Post by mel on May 4, 2018 17:12:52 GMT -8
If it's a good panel that you wish to keep then what I do is a VERY light sanding with 220 grit. VERY LIGHT... And then depending on how dark I want the panel I either add a coat of amber and then clear of just clear if I like what is there. The main thing is that when not replacing all the panels or not removing ALL of the shellac, you will need to match the new panels to the old. So get the old panels all to match up and then match the new ones to the old. Once you have the darkness of the amber matched just hit it with two coats of clear or more. Do you usually do the light sanding by hand? or with palm sander?
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Post by vikx on May 4, 2018 19:47:29 GMT -8
I sand by hand and keep it very light. That worked really well in the 57 Shasta because the panels were in very good condition.
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