Ken, The other sugestions you got may work better than what I do, but here's my few cents. I use a product called Howard Refinisher. You just wipe it on and wipe it off. It sounds too easy, but it works very well. Gives it a much newer look and takes water rings out. Here is the address. They will provide you with a little brochure with the different colors and product info. The Brass People (Howard Refinisher) PO Box 121 Souderton, PA 18964 800-230-7142 , 215-721-4567 Hope this helps. Larry Trischetta, Pocono NE Chapter Scranton, PA In a message dated 7/29/99 10:41:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kenrpt@mail.cvn.net writes: > List, > I occasionally get an old upright that, with minimal regulating effort, is > a decent entry-level piano. I enjoy that aspect of the work. As a > non-refinisher, my question is, are there any quick ways to clean and > polish an old 'alligatored' shellac finish to make it presentable? Some > people actually like the aged look, (I'm one), but would like to see more > shine and color. I've tried denatured alcohol to reamalgamate(?) the finish > in the past, but that is rather risky, at least when one considers how easy > it is to completely ruin it, and my lack of refinishing abilities. First of > all what is the best way to get the dirt out of the cracked finish? > Degreasers? Solvents? Murphys? Then, is sanding always necessary? Do any > polishes help bring the wood tone through the finish? Any suggestions > greatly appreciated. > Ken Jankura > Newburg, PA
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