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   Floss | Apr 19, 2006 03:52am | #1

   I have not used the bulls eye product but when using regular shellac and oil the spiriting off pad should not be too wet. Sometimes I add a little shellac and alcohol and work the pad lightly until it starts to dry then a little more pressure as it gets harder with less alcohol until the pad is practically dry and the oil is taken off.

   It can be hard to describe with words. I thought the whole idea of the bulls eye product was that all you did was pad it on and the lubricant would eventually evaporate. No need for spiriting or stiffing off.

   Anyway, you may just need to use a little less alcohol or add a small amount of the polish to the pad. And also start with a lighter touch.

   Lastly make sure the rag covering the pad is tight with no wrinkles.

   J.P.

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   deventer1660 | Apr 19, 2006 04:31am | #2

   Thanks for advice.

   I guess technically it's not spiriting off (because there is no oil)...Zinsser calls it that though.  They call for it essentially to "melt down" the slight ridges of shellac from the padding...and create a uniform glossy surface.  I am going to try and be a little more aware of how tight the pad is...and use a lighter touch and see how it goes.

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   Biscardi | Apr 19, 2006 05:27am | #3

   Too much alcohol. I think it is a hard part of the process to get right. Don't get discouraged.

   Frank

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   deventer1660 | Apr 19, 2006 02:04pm | #4

   Thanks