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Why do doors darken faster than the rest of the phono?
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GregVTLA
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Why do doors darken faster than the rest of the phono?
I've noticed a trend on a lot of pictures of phonographs I've seen online, and that is the doors seem to darken more rapidly then anywhere else on the cabinet. This is a problem I've seen on a lot of L-doors specifically (including my own). It looks fine, but I'm just really curious what causes this. Perhaps this is due to the additional finishing done to the doors?
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Jerry B.
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Re: Why do doors darken faster than the rest of the phono?
Perhaps the position of the doors and UV light? Just a guess...
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GregVTLA
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Re: Why do doors darken faster than the rest of the phono?
That good very well be it. I'm curious if anyone else has noticed this.Jerry B. wrote:Perhaps the position of the doors and UV light? Just a guess...
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Re: Why do doors darken faster than the rest of the phono?
I have noticed that doors are often porous (veneered construction to prevent warping.) Grain filler comes out and the finish crazes easily.
With antique firearms one can usually tell whether it has been oiled too much--around the lock there will be a black stain. It's usually not smoke or powder residue, it's oil from the era when people thought more lube was better.
Perhaps oil and polish soaking in have made the Victrolas look darker on the front.
With antique firearms one can usually tell whether it has been oiled too much--around the lock there will be a black stain. It's usually not smoke or powder residue, it's oil from the era when people thought more lube was better.
Perhaps oil and polish soaking in have made the Victrolas look darker on the front.