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Old 1st Jul 2022, 11:28 pm   #8
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Default Re: Heat damaged lacquer on Graets Komtess 611

Its definitely worth trying cellulose thinners on a corner to see if it softens the finish. If it does then you are in with a chance, lightly spray the cabinet with thinners until the varnish softens and flows so that the cracks and heat damaged areas 'heal up'. keep going with several light sprays until you get the required softness and flow. Don't be tempted to drench it all in one go otherwise it will run all over the place. This technique is used by vintage guitar restorers to remove cracks in nitrocellulose finishes with a degree of success.

Given that the alternative is to completely strip and refinish the cabinet you have nothing to loose by trying and everything to gain.

Good luck and please keep us posted.

Steve.
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