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A common fix I had to do was removing a blush from finish caused by water. Often a glass, flower pot, etc. would leave a white mark. This was probably one of the most severe I ever did. It was summer time and the barrister's bookcase was in a moving van, wrapped in a moving blanket and there was a leak in the van. The owner did not want to have to have it refinished (watched too much Antiques Road Show, apparently). I started off with my usual, a white ring remover cloth. It was working, but it was going slow because of the extent of the damage. I had guessed because of the age, it was a shellac finish. So I dampened a cloth in denatured alcohol (the solvent for shellac). Light "touch and go" padding of the surface almost immediately restored the finish.
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Recently, I decided to check into shellac as a finish. I watched a few YouTube videos to get an idea of the process, and, after a quick Amazon search and purchase, a variety pack was on the way. I then mixed up a two pound cut of the blonde flakes and looked about for a project. As luck would have it, the parts for my Benjamin 392PA air rifle arrived and after changing the valve and some o-rings, I decided to refinish it as well. So, I removes the stock and began to sand......and sand.........and sand. Progressed from 80 grit to 120 grit and finally liked the results. A big difference from the varnished version. During the process of applying eight coats of shellac, I learned quite a few tidbits: 1) Shellac dries quickly, 2) The first coat of shellac raised the grain more than I thought it would. 3) Layer the shellac to get the desired type of finish (matte, shiny, etc.) instead of trying to do one or two thick coats. 4) Paste wax really helps to bring out the shine and should provide a little more protection. The shellac finish feels really good in the hands and gives a warmth to the wood that the varnish just covers up.
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