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--Previous Message-- : I've read that after restoring a finish : its a good idea to put a coat of shellac on : to : further preserve it. Do you agree or : disagree? : Bob : --Previous Message-- : Thank you for this excellent question. This : gives me an opporunity to clear up a : long-standing misunderstanding. Here's a : test question. Is a cigarette burn part of : the patina? Some say yes and some say no, : it's damage. There is no right answer. : PATINA is that evidence of usage and care : which attest to the age and handling of a : piece. It is sometimes reffered to as : 'character'. This is not to be confused : with dirt, grime and other surface : deposits which are indications of lack of : care or abuse. Not only can your desk be : restored, it must be in order to use it, : appreciate it and protect it from further : deterioration. Even refinshing, which I : rarely recommend and don't in this case, : if done properly, will not remove the : patina from the wood. : So, what would the Doctor do? ELIXIR IT! Wood : Elixir was developed for 2 reasons. : 1) To save the original finish. : 2) To add value to furniture inexpensively. : Wood Elixir will not replace your finish, it : will clean it and rejuvenate it. It is : still the original finish. Your antiques : will now appear as well-cared-for pieces : and not barn-stored pieces. : This way you have the best of both worlds. : : : :

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