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    Re: Solving Dull finish

    Posted by Michelle on 12/4/2001, 4:05 pm , in reply to "Solving Dull finish"
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    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.
    :
    :


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