Originally Posted by
Caroline S
I will see what happens with waxing and oiling. If that does not work, I may try de-natured alcohol, I know, it will remove the alligatored gunk and silver the decals. But, the surface of the bed is so rough as to be unuseable. I may test my skills at touching up the remaining decals with antique gold paint. Nothing ventured, nothing gained at this point.
Another avenue to explore is to get it as clean as you can and varnish over the top of it. It would preserve the finish you have and give you a smooth surface to work on.
~G~