Where Restore-A-Finish works best and where it will not!

Note: I meant to say the very fine steelwool was 0000 not 000. Also denatured alcohol not mineral spirits, excuse me. Thanks to Restore-A-Finish there are plenty of antique and vintage pieces that should be given a second chance. Select the right color and clean your piece before you begin. It is important to remember that less is more. Never pour the product directly on your piece, work in small sections, and rub mildly at first. If that doesn’t work because the gouge or nick on the piece is deep, then try rubbing a little harder or using fine 0000 steel wool. Speed is the other thing to keep in mind. Wipe it on and quickly wipe it off.
When this product won’t work is if you are dealing with a topcoat that isn’t shellac or lacquer. Polyacrylic and Polyurethane topcoats won’t budge. Likewise, paint won’t budge either.
So how to tell the difference? Before you runout and buy Restore-A-Finish test the piece in an inconspicuous spot. The inside of a leg perhaps. Then using a cotton swab or a bit of cloth with some alcohol on it (rubbing, mineral spirits) rub the piece and see if any color comes off. If the swab or cloth comes back stained, you have a piece that Restore-A-Finish can help. Of course, this product does not repair or fill dents and dark stains can’t be lifted with it. But in the end a little character on a piece shows it has been enjoyed.
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