Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Furniture
>
Cool set of furniture- how to clean and more!
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Roaring20s, post: 9861431, member: 17270"]I was working on a record cabinet today and took some photos to illustrate my post. The oak was a bit rough for the paper towel, so I switched to rags. I probably wiped it down six times before the rag was less dirty ... and that's good enough for me. This also gives you a good idea of how it will look when you're done.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]494395[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>The original shellac finish is still good. Once, it has dried, I'll wet wipe it (not drippy) with a lint-free rag a few times with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. After that, if needed, a few wipes with amber shellac that has been thinned with isopropyl alcohol. I thin it approximately 70% isopropyl alcohol to 30% shellac. Wipe with the grain and work the wet edge, side by side, section by section. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Roaring20s, post: 9861431, member: 17270"]I was working on a record cabinet today and took some photos to illustrate my post. The oak was a bit rough for the paper towel, so I switched to rags. I probably wiped it down six times before the rag was less dirty ... and that's good enough for me. This also gives you a good idea of how it will look when you're done. [ATTACH=full]494395[/ATTACH] The original shellac finish is still good. Once, it has dried, I'll wet wipe it (not drippy) with a lint-free rag a few times with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. After that, if needed, a few wipes with amber shellac that has been thinned with isopropyl alcohol. I thin it approximately 70% isopropyl alcohol to 30% shellac. Wipe with the grain and work the wet edge, side by side, section by section. ;)[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Furniture
>
Cool set of furniture- how to clean and more!
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...