Help asap plz

[nz_carver]

hey all I got given this cigar Humidor off a mate
who told me to use it as a keep safe box

as it was a rite off and he can not sell it in his shop
( the finish has finger prints and dry glue in it)
see pics

its just the lid if the box
It just needs a sand back and new finish

now as im not to good at this sort of thing im asking for help
Is there someone here in sydney that can do this for me
Im happy to pay or make some sort of trade

Id like to give it back to hime next time I see him as a gift
all fixed up

Im happy to drop offf and pick up
and lend a hand

if you can help plz Pm me

thanks nz_carver

[kiwihumidor]

Hi Kiwi,
these humidors r usually mass produced in China. Try to find an automotive or marine repair/paint supplier & buy a sheet of 2000 wet & dry sandpaper. Carefully wet sand the glued area & dry it off frequently during sanding as it is easy to sand thru the finish. If u can remove the glue without sanding thru then u can polish it with 3M brand rubbing compound. My stuffs in storage at the moment but if u can wait a few days I can tell u exactly which one u need. If u sand thru to wood there r a lot of good brushable polyurethanes on the market - u will find them at boat paint suppliers - single pack (not 2pac) is all u need. Get good quality natural bristle brush. Don't try to put it on too thick. 3-4 thin coats should do. U can feather it in to old finish & remove minor brush marks by sanding carefully with 2000grit & polishing with 3M compound - ask at local marina if u cant find chandlery - boaties r usually helpfull. After applying finish wait a few days before rubbing back. The solvents in these finishes r not healthy so make sure u get plenty of fresh air when using them. If masking use 3M light green tape. Don't hesitate to ask me for advice - I was the feature cabinetmaker on $13mill superyacht Cambria II & make humidors worth thousands$$.
Your mate's lucky to have someone like u as a friend.
Cheers,
Kiwihumidor - Brisbane

[wheelinround]

Dave can you hang on until the GTG and I'll and I am sure the others can have a look see what we can do.??

Otherwise get that LOYL to drive you over here during the week and we can check it out.

[nz_carver]

Hi Kiwi,
these humidors r usually mass produced in China. Try to find an automotive or marine repair/paint supplier & buy a sheet of 2000 wet & dry sandpaper. Carefully wet sand the glued area & dry it off frequently during sanding as it is easy to sand thru the finish. If u can remove the glue without sanding thru then u can polish it with 3M brand rubbing compound. My stuffs in storage at the moment but if u can wait a few days I can tell u exactly which one u need. If u sand thru to wood there r a lot of good brushable polyurethanes on the market - u will find them at boat paint suppliers - single pack (not 2pac) is all u need. Get good quality natural bristle brush. Don't try to put it on too thick. 3-4 thin coats should do. U can feather it in to old finish & remove minor brush marks by sanding carefully with 2000grit & polishing with 3M compound - ask at local marina if u cant find chandlery - boaties r usually helpfull. After applying finish wait a few days before rubbing back. The solvents in these finishes r not healthy so make sure u get plenty of fresh air when using them. If masking use 3M light green tape. Don't hesitate to ask me for advice - I was the feature cabinetmaker on $13mill superyacht Cambria II & make humidors worth thousands$$.
Your mate's lucky to have someone like u as a friend.
Cheers,
Kiwihumidor - Brisbane

yeah I know its price and its around $550 I just hate to see it like this
he was going to chuck it in the bin

[ljvs1951]

Are you sure it is glue as it looks like water damage to me if it is you may be able to pull it out with metho or thinned down laquer on a pulling pad

Regards Les

[nz_carver]

Are you sure it is glue as it looks like water damage to me if it is you may be able to pull it out with metho or thinned down laquer on a pulling pad

Regards Les

looking at it now you was it might just be

so sand it first????

then use metho??

[nz_carver]

Dave can you hang on until the GTG and I'll and I am sure the others can have a look see what we can do.??

Otherwise get that LOYL to drive you over here during the week and we can check it out.

ok mate I might just do that

[wheelinround]

ok mate I might just do that

Do what??

Which one??

[ljvs1951]

I would try the metho on an inconspicuous spot to see what happens
Les

[nz_carver]

Do what??

Which one??

make a trip one day this week to see you I'll have to talk to Tiff first

[ubeaut]

POLISH REVIVER Available at carba-Tec in Sydney.

DO NOT SAND!
DO NOT USE METHO!
If you do you could end up with a real mess, especially if as you you're "not good at this sort of thing".

A bottle of Reviver will cost $13.20 and if it doesn't work then it will still be able to be used on all sorts of other stuff. If it does work and it should, then it should also stop this sort of damage occurring again in the future.

[nz_carver]

ok thanks for that

what finish do I use after???

[Pat]

Dave, I happen to have a bottle of the reviver, that Neil is talking about . . . I could bring it to the GTG?

[nz_carver]

ok sweet

[ubeaut]

Shouldn't need to use anything over it.

Make sure you shake the living daylights out of it before use. Must be yellow.