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Is my shellac still good?

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Is my shellac still good?

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Is my shellac still good?

Derek

>I posted this on the hand-tool side but am hoping for some quick advice.

I have some SealCoat which was made ohn 10/22/03. It says it is good for 3 years from that date. I put a few drops on a piece of glass to see if it is good. It seems to have dried OK but may not be hard enough. I brought it into the house to dry since it is not very warm in the garage.

Can anyone give me an idea how long I should wait for this test? How hard should I expect it to be? I can not smell alcohol anymore and neither can my wife.

I use shellac occasionally but am not an expert.

Oh - this is for a workbench (not so durable but easy to repair) and I'd like to apply it today if possible. I don't know if I can buy any more today, so that is why I'd like to use it if possible.

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bill tindall, E. TN

>try sanding that which you recently applied. If it gums up I would be wary of using it.

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Mark Mandell - Gone Round In Jersey

>Derek,

Press your fingernail into the spot and see if it leaves a mark. Take some fine sandpaper, 320 or 400, and lightly sand the test patch. If no or very slight mark and good dust and no balling, the stuff should be OK. See my post above about using shellac under waterborne finishes, however. If you were going that route, I'd suggest you get/make some fresh product.

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Frank of Mantua NJ

>If its still clear Yes try it on a spot you can tell. If there is black/brown films or lining on the sides NO

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#5

Thanks guys

Derek

>I think the shellac has past it's useful life. I'm going to toss it. It stays rubbery.

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