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[0417bernie01]

I am a novic ++++ and brought myself an australian cedar dressing table to do up. The item is structurally excellent. I have just finished cleaning it and it looked great, although the finish remained dull. however i have now had an accident and spilled metho on the finish of the top of the dresser. i have wipe it but but off cause it has taken off the shellack and left terrible strick marks. what is the best way forward. (sorry for the spelling):C Thankyou

[AlexS]

Use 0000 steel wool and metho to take all the shellac off the top. Keep mopping it up with a paper towel. Don't get too enthusiastic with the steel wool. When you've cleaned it all up, re-finish with a number of coats of shellac wiped on with a pad. Or you could go the full French polish route if you wish, but it's a lot more work I think - never done it myself.

[0417bernie01]

thankyou ++++