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how can i tell if its varnish or schlack on a item i am fixing to redo
Hi Ben
Nice to hear from you.
When you say you are redoing I assume you mean you are removing a finish and you want to replace with the same finish.
Trust me on this, you will know what the finish is after your first application of MC stripper.
Varnish is a sticky gooey stringy mess when softened with paint stripper and there is no mistaking it for any other finish.
Its miserable stuff to remove and takes several applications of stripper to get off.
Shellac on the other hand strips off easily.
But I'll suggest to you that you will likely not have a varnish finish. Perhaps shellac or lacquer.
Good Luck with your project.
Regards
Eileen
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Eileen Cronk
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Hi..I can answer most questions about the repairing,stripping and refinishing of all your old furniture and wood items(the things we call antiques)I can give advice about what to buy/avoid at auctions/flea markets. I do not give appraisals on antiques.
Experience
I have been refinishing antiques for the past 30yrs. While I have taken several courses over the years,I have found that "hands on" learning is the best teacher. Perhaps I can help you avoid some of the mistakes I made while learning.
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