Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - refinishing furniture
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kel1brat
03-17-02, 10:46 PM
IF I DONT KNOW THE STAIN OR WOOD TYPE OF MY ANTIQUE BUFFET, AND I WANT TO CLEAN IT UP MYSELF, WOULD YOU SUGGEST RUBBING IT DOWN WITH A DENATURED ALCOHOL SOL. TO SEE WHATS UNDER THE DULL AND DARKENED FINISH OR DO YOU SUGGEST SOMETHING ELSE LIKE TOTALLY STRIPPING IT WITH A CHEMICAL STRIPPER? AND WHAT METHOD?
George
03-18-02, 03:22 PM
Denatured alcohol will probably destroy the finish, whether it's lacquer or shellac.
For cleaning in my shop I use VM&P naphtha - available from most paint stores and home centers. It's excellent for removing grease, oil, dirt, accumulated grime, etc., and will not harm any finish. For stubborn areas you may need to use 0000 steel wool with the naphtha.
By all emans, clean it first. If you like the color, polishing with Turtle Wax Polishing Compound and Scratch Remover will remove minor abrasion marks and put a shine on the piece. If you don't like the color, comeon back and we'll talk about it.
For cleaning in my shop I use VM&P naphtha - available from most paint stores and home centers. It's excellent for removing grease, oil, dirt, accumulated grime, etc., and will not harm any finish. For stubborn areas you may need to use 0000 steel wool with the naphtha.
By all emans, clean it first. If you like the color, polishing with Turtle Wax Polishing Compound and Scratch Remover will remove minor abrasion marks and put a shine on the piece. If you don't like the color, comeon back and we'll talk about it.