Hello persons,
I have done many touch ups on the Vintage JBL's cabinets.
After working on Learjet interiors-Duncan Aviation finishing shop...gave me a bit of knowledge...for what is worth, here's my 2 cents.
How to achieve the deep tawnny orange/brown finish on walnut?
NEVER USE "WALNUT STAIN" on new American Black Walnut Veneer/solid wood trim.
(1) use Old Masters WIPING stain MAPLE 11616 first.
(2) use Old masters Penetrating stain MAPLE 40616 second coat
(3) highlight are brought out with combination of half/half
Minwax penetrating 211 Provincial and the Old masters 40616.
***These steps ABOVE are done wet on wet***do not let them dry/wipe only in each step.
(4) I prefer Minwax Antique Oil-hand rubbed. Formby's and such can get away from you..and become sticky FAST.
(*) refinishing cabinets or patch veener work- Never use "preglued" sheet backing. This has a thick
5 mils glue, and is very hard to match joints & thickness. Use the older paper back walnut veneer and contact cement- method.
(**) pre-test everything first!
I hope this may help somebody out there-on there project.
Regards R.j
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