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| Author: | TimW [ Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | shellac waxed or not? |
To use for fp on guitar which works best dewaxed or decanted waxed shellac? Tim |
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| Author: | B. Howard [ Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: shellac waxed or not? |
I prefer waxed for my shellac finishes. Button lac is what they used on gym floors before poly, so I figure it's tough enough.I've also been told the lighter the color the harder the shellac, so I buy Kusmi #1 buttons. And as a bonus the wax provides enough lube for FP that oil is not necessary. |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: shellac waxed or not? |
I have always decanted the wax off, after making a fresh batch of Kusmi Seedlac, it makes a very clear finish. But I am always open to alternatives, and may leave some wax in my next batch and give it a try. Thanks for the tip, B. Howard! |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: shellac waxed or not? |
Not much knowledge here re: wax in,wax out,but I'm quite sure there are folks who claim that leaving the wax in results in a less durable finish. I only use shellac as a sealer but do use the de-waxed. Now I've stirred the pot enough I,m ducking........!!! Tom |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: shellac waxed or not? |
I also use the waxed version for f.polish. Dewaxed for a sealer. Mike |
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