Post by nccamper on Jul 23, 2014 7:01:39 GMT -8
This is a carryover from another thread. I'm starting a new post because I strayed off topic into something new…and important to my project.
Here is the background. I have a Shasta Compact with a yellowish/beige finish (photo 1) that has me stumped. Mobitec and others are running into the same issue. How to match the color.
One person suggested Woodcraft Mixol tint for Shellac. (Great suggestion.) #6 looks promising according to Mobitec. FYI…Woodcraft tech said it may take "several" tubes to get a really noticeable tint.
However, I believe my finish has a poly mixed in. I'm assuming that because neither denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner will remove it, or even dull it.
Somebody suggested Howard's Resor-a-finish. (Anther great suggestion) I just got back from Home Depot where I learned that Howard's can't be used with Polyurethane finishes but can be used with Shellac. Bummer.
Back to my camper: I sanded the finish on a panel I plan to remove to test options. This yellowish stuff takes aggressive sanding to remove completely. Too aggressive for 1/8 panels. On one section I removed most of the finish, on another I took off a reasonable amount without grinding through the veneer. Then I amber shellacked 2 coats with poor results on the lightly sanded section. (photo 2)
Since there is no way the trim and overhead cabinet will survive grinding off the finish without being really frail in the end (it would be rough on the walls and ceiling as well) what are my options?
Don't all say "paint" at once.
My wife likes the painted look. I love the wood grain.
Any thoughs?
Here is the background. I have a Shasta Compact with a yellowish/beige finish (photo 1) that has me stumped. Mobitec and others are running into the same issue. How to match the color.
One person suggested Woodcraft Mixol tint for Shellac. (Great suggestion.) #6 looks promising according to Mobitec. FYI…Woodcraft tech said it may take "several" tubes to get a really noticeable tint.
However, I believe my finish has a poly mixed in. I'm assuming that because neither denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner will remove it, or even dull it.
Somebody suggested Howard's Resor-a-finish. (Anther great suggestion) I just got back from Home Depot where I learned that Howard's can't be used with Polyurethane finishes but can be used with Shellac. Bummer.
Back to my camper: I sanded the finish on a panel I plan to remove to test options. This yellowish stuff takes aggressive sanding to remove completely. Too aggressive for 1/8 panels. On one section I removed most of the finish, on another I took off a reasonable amount without grinding through the veneer. Then I amber shellacked 2 coats with poor results on the lightly sanded section. (photo 2)
Since there is no way the trim and overhead cabinet will survive grinding off the finish without being really frail in the end (it would be rough on the walls and ceiling as well) what are my options?
Don't all say "paint" at once.
My wife likes the painted look. I love the wood grain.
Any thoughs?
