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12th September 2014, 09:32 PM #1
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Shelf Life Arboroil, Arborwax and U Beaut finished
Anyone know the shelf life of U Beaut and Arboroil/Arborwax finishes.I have a stack from an estate that I’d like to give a try. They includeShellawax, Hard Shellac (use before 2010 vintage) and U Beaut Sanding sealer. I alsohave a box full of Arborwax and Arboroil that has a manufacturing date in 2000.The tins have never been opened but I don’t know if the solvent might have lostits ability to set the finish. All advice welcome.
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17th September 2014, 03:14 PM #2
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I am not sure on the all the products mention so can only comment on the Hard Shellac. Normally Shellac once mixed has a shelf life of about a year. The flakes can last quite a bit longer if stored property.
As the Hard Shellac has a use by date it most likely is not going to be very good to use as you are looking at 4 years over the use by date.
As you had received this from an estate and never opened might be worth a try on a test piece? See what you get.
Even post the result for others to see.
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17th September 2014, 05:22 PM #3
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Throw the lot away, going to be more trouble than they are worth.
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18th September 2014, 12:15 AM #4
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Shellawax: Should be fine so long as it mixes up alright after a good shaking up.
Originally Posted by Flindersia
Sanding sealer: Should be fine.... No real shelf life on that stuff.
Hard Shellac: Dispose of it thoughtfully. Not much good 4 years after use by date.
No idea about the Arborwax and Arboroil. Maybe contact the manufacturer.
Hope this is of some help.
Cheers - Neil
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27th September 2014, 03:41 PM #5
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Many thanks Neil. There is also a couple of jars of shellawax cream there as well. It's probably all of similar vintage but going by your advice on the shellawax I presume the cream should be ok as well?
Originally Posted by ubeaut
Shellawax: Should be fine so long as it mixes up alright after a good shaking up.
Sanding sealer: Should be fine.... No real shelf life on that stuff.
Hard Shellac: Dispose of it thoughtfully. Not much good 4 years after use by date.
No idea about the Arborwax and Arboroil. Maybe contact the manufacturer.
Hope this is of some help.
Cheers - Neil
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