Originally Posted by
Teri D
I guess I need to step back and start at the beginning. How do I remove the shellac? Can I just use denatured alcohol and 0000steel wool or do I mix up Glenn's recipes? Will removing the shellac damage/remove the "Singer" decal on the front of the case? How can I preserve the decal?
it will definitely damage the Singer decal. what i will do is cover it with tape.
show us a pic of the cabinet you're trying to rehab/refinish. that way we can tell you exactly what to use and how to do it. for one, never use minwax polyshades. it's so unforgiving. i learned this the hard way. it's ok to use on smaller project but for bigger one, like cabinet refinishing, it's not the best.
what i always do is to strip it with paint stripper (i use Citristrip), lots of sanding, wipe it clean with mineral spirits, use minwax stain and Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish.