Posted by Michelle on 12/4/2001, 4:05 pm
, in reply to "Solving Dull finish" 64.174.88.189
I have tried this to no avail. I carefully followed your instructions making sure to only make the buffet table damp. I wiped it dry and let it cure for three hours. I rub and rub and have no shine at all. Is it possible I am doing something wrong - or is this piece simply ruined?!
--Previous Message-- : : I'm pleased to know the water marks were : solved, now let's solve the dull problem. : Judging from your comments, the finish is : shellac which is particularly vulnerable : to water damage and surface wear. What has : happened is you used the correct amount of : product for the water damaged areas and : too much on the rest. The solution is as : follows. : Apply Wood Elixir with a cloth. Enough to : make the surface damp but not wet. Do an : area that you can reach without moving. : (About two feet square) Apply with steady : pressure and keep the cloth moving : constantly during application. Do this for : about 5 min. and wipe dry (very : important). Continue for this for the rest : of the table being sure to overlap the : treated areas. Leave it to cure for at : least 2 hours or even overnight and then : buff. This is a gradual process much like : French Polishing and consequenty, the more : you rub the brighter the result. : :