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Old 05-30-2013, 05:08 AM
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frudemoo
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Default Best way to touch up japanning?

Hi all

I was enjoying reading the step by step on how to revive and restore the shellac on older machines and unfortunately when I tried to reply my computer froze up and I couldn't find it again...

But my specific question is: What do you do when your finish looks like this?

[ATTACH=CONFIG]416158[/ATTACH]I'm hoping you can see the section where there's a reddish reflection, because I presume that this is the only remaining section of shellac, which I know I can restore... but I'm unsure what to do about the pitting in the japanning where the metal is visible. How is it best to fill these in?

Here are a couple more pics. I think the machine is in great condition for an 1896 gal so I'd love to preserve her beauty and make the bed a smoother surface to sew on.

Thanks!
Amelia

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