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   deang | Jun 02, 2005 12:45am | #1

   I would say "probably not". The thing with shellac is that it is dissolved in alcohol, and every time more shellac is brushed on, the alcohol in the new coat partially dissolves the previous top coat. Because of this, every new coat you put down will have some of the previous coat mixed in, and in your case, this means waxed shellac will be there too.

   On the other hand, it may be possible to avoid this by spraying the shellac on, but since I don`t have spraying equiptment myself, someone else will have to help you there.

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   Gretchen | Jun 02, 2005 02:08pm | #2

   You can use a non-poly varnish with no problems with adherence--and probably get a better looking finish.

   Gretchen
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   Yogi | Jun 02, 2005 04:13pm | #3

   What sorts of finish would go over shellac and adhere properly?  Thanks-  Dave

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   Gretchen | Jun 02, 2005 08:49pm | #4

   As I said, a non-poly varnish. Pratt&Lambert makes one. You have to go to a real paint store and read the can.Gretchen

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   maddog3 | Jun 02, 2005 09:31pm | #5

   check this place out !

   http://www.josephfusco.org/

   click on articles and scroll to the bottom, I don't know if others will agree, but this fella found that the poly will stick to either shellac.

   maddog

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   mike4244 | Jun 02, 2005 10:30pm | #6

   Two coats of dewaxed shellac should work, check out a finishing forum for a more informed opinion.

   mike

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   cgpq225 | Jun 02, 2005 10:43pm | #7

   I agree that a couple of coats of dewaxed shellac should take care of you situation.  I find dewaxed shellac can take care of a lot of finish problems.

    

   If you want the experts opinion, ask Jeff or Paul at http://www.homesteadfinishing.com

    

   Chuck