Thread: Cleaning and repairing the Shellac clear coat on Vintage sewing machine heads
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Old 09-20-2017, 03:59 PM
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Glenn
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It is most likely shellac. You can take Q-tip with alcohol and dab it in a spot the will not be seen and if it is shellac the spot will get tacky and dull. If nothing happens it is lacquer. If it is shellac you can repair with the french polish.
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