Step 3: Scrape off the finish. Once the paint stripper has softened the old finish, use a plastic scraper or putty knife to gently scrape off the softened paint or varnish. Be careful not to gouge or damage the wood. For stubborn areas, you can use a nylon scrub brush to help remove the finish.Simply moisten a rag with denatured alcohol and rub it into the surface in a circular motion. The alcohol will eventually soften the finish until it becomes sticky. Once it starts to separate from the wood you can begin to wipe the finish away with another rag. If you have trouble removing the shellac, use a dull scraper, especially in corners
Spray sanding sealer on the spindle either with an air gun or an aerosol can. Let it dry, then sand lightly with 220-grit sandpaper. Apply two or three clear finish coats by spraying, sanding each coat lightly with 220 or finer paper after it dries and before applying the next. Don't sand the final coat.
That process is called rubbing out. Rubbing out is nothing more than abrading the surface until itโs nice and smooth. Take it to a high enough grit and youโll be polishing the surface to a super high gloss. Stop sooner at a lower grit and you can achieve the perfect semi-gloss, satin, or matte finish. The key to this process is letting the
You can reduce the gloss of an existing finish by gently wet sanding with 600 or 800 grit sandpaper. The higher the grit, the glossier the finish will be. In general, buffing will also increase glossiness. An alternative solution would be adding a coat of compatible satin or matte poly or varnish on top of the existing finish.
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