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   Jeff_Jewitt | Dec 11, 1999 06:26am | #1

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   Whats happened is that the solvents put into the vinyl to keep it pliable (plasticizers) soften the lacquer (they're in the same solvent family as lacquer solvents).

   We get this type of damage a lot with movers. (But it's caused by heat in the van and the textured blankets used to wrap furniture)

   Wet sand the finish with 400 grit --- but don't linger in one place or be aggresive as you don't know how thick the clear coats are.

   Spray one coat of lacquer with some retarder added so that it stays wet and bites into the old lacquer. Then after a day spray three coats clear lacquer. Then rub out --- first levelling with 400-600 then polish up to the sheen you want.

   Jeff Jewitt

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   Dave2 | Dec 16, 1999 12:08am | #2

   *Jeff, thanks for the advice. I looks like I need to set aside some time for this -- will try it over the upcoming holidays. Can you suggest a lacquer product with retarder in it?

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   bullet_ | Dec 16, 1999 02:25am | #3

   *retarder is a slow drying thinner that you add yourself--you buy it separately and add a small amount to your lacquer finish as you prepare a cup to spray.

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   CStanford_ | Dec 17, 1999 07:09am | #4

   *Ahh, the joys of film finishes. Follow Mr. Jewitt's advice.