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TimW

Post subject: shellac waxed or not?

Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:59 pm

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To use for fp on guitar which works best dewaxed or decanted waxed shellac?

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B. Howard

Post subject: Re: shellac waxed or not?

Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:23 pm

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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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David Newton

Post subject: Re: shellac waxed or not?

Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:10 pm

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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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Tom West

Post subject: Re: shellac waxed or not?

Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:15 am

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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........!!!
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Mike Collins

Post subject: Re: shellac waxed or not?

Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:19 pm

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I also use the waxed version for f.polish.
Dewaxed for a sealer.

Mike

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