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   Gretchen | Jun 04, 2006 05:03pm | #1

   You could hope that the paint spatters are latex and try removing it with Goof Off.  Otherwise, since you say that most of the original paint has been removed, use paint stripper. 

   With regard to the old paint, do the chairs have a sort of overall painted look--paint in the wood pores?

   Gretchen
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   user-163387 | Jun 04, 2006 06:58pm | #2

   Thanks,They are basicly stripped clean. My husband wants me to finish them in some fashion, so they won't get spots with possible spills (salad dressing, etc.) I'd like to keep them looking just as they are - somehow protecting the non-shiny surface.

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   Gretchen | Jun 04, 2006 09:40pm | #3

   Then just wipe on 6-8 coats of a wipe on varnish. Thin varnish 50/50 with mineral spirits and using either a cotton rag or paper towels that are not an embossed pattern, wipe on the varnish.  Let dry  a few hours and wipe on another coat. You can usually do 3 coats in a day.  You can use a satin varnish but when making your dilution be sure that it is thoroughly mixed and when dipping your rag be sure the container is swirled. Satin varnishes have flatting agents that will settle out if not kept stirred in.Gretchen