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 Removing old varnish
Author: John Peacock 
Date:   2012-11-14 10:36

Does anyone have experience with varnish removal? I just acquired a Buffet from perhaps 1880 (judging by keywork and lack of a serial number), and it was varnished at some point. The varnish has come off in places so it looks rather ugly, but the grenadilla underneath looks like lovely wood, so I'm motivated to clean the instrument up. Based on a small test patch, nail-varnish remover doesn't work, but paint stripper does. I'm just a bit concerned that strong caustic of this sort will damage the wood, so I wonder if there is any strategy for minimizing such damage beyond leaving the stripper on for the minimum time, washing thoroughly with soap and then oiling. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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John Peacock 2012-11-14 10:36 
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