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8th July 2005, 03:07 PM #1
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Options for refinishing dining chairs?
Hi folks,
I've refinished some french-polished cedar chests but these things are new to me and I wonder if you could advise. (and I have scanned the bible btw).
The chairs are made from a pale timber, coloured walnut. I tried the famous Polish Reviver but the finish is very thin and there isn't much to revive. Even a light sanding with 320 grit took it off in patches and I don't want to strip them right back.
The finish wouldn't dissolve in metho so I guess it's not shellac.
1. Lacquer? If it dissolves in automotive thinners does that confirm lacquer?
2. Can I spirit stain the worn or scatched spots and then respray (assuming lacquer)? (From memory the bible says spirit stain will bleed through lacquer).
3. Can I use my airless gun for this?
4. Or would something like this work: light sanding, a few coats of hard shellac to build the finish and then ending with wax?
Thanks in advance.Cheers, Ern
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