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Hi Guys, thank you all for your input. Took me a while to get back to you, because I've tried nearly all of the recommended /available timber oils (samples) and compared them. I've found that Osmo UV...

Thanks for that:) I'll check this out.....
Cheers,
Angie

Thanks Jane:). Heard about Sikkens, got good reviews. My shutters are brand new (wood in perfect condition). I like to maintain the lighter wood look, meaning I would choose a very light tint....

Interesting, didn't know there is a Western Red Cedar coloured Solorguard. Is this a paint ? If yes, what brand ?

Thanks guys for your input:)
I'm aware that I won't be able to maintain the 'brand new look' of my western cedar shutters, but I would like to maintain as much as I can of the typical western...

Hi guys, I need some advice re an oil or timber stain finish for my brand new western red cedar shutters (exterior). The shutters are exposed to sun/rain and in order to maintain the nice cedar...

Thanks for your reply, Lawry01:) I've done more 'research' and I'm now more inclined not to use the 'grain filling' process. Because my concern is when doing the 'grain filling' that the 'texture' of...

Thanks Lawry01:) I recently watch on YouTube a German restorater (french polishing) who did the grain filling with pumice powder - lots of work :D
I'm not sure if this is really necessary for my...

Hi Guys, just a short update on the project. I had to go overseas and just came back recently. So, I'm back on the project. Did a bit more sanding and I'm surprised how much lighter the wood still...

You're right, just got the taste for it and had already withdrawal symptons:B, wonder what's going to happen to me after the 3rd coat:D Tomorrow more sanding and then...:hapy::yippy:

Hi Guys,
euer Deutsch ist ja ganz toll :2tsup: Ich fuehle mich wie zu Hause in Deutschland:U Here comes the translation ( so the one who don't speak german know we are not talking 'naughty'):...

Thanks Antipodes:) Really appreciate your tips:2tsup:. Got my Dewaxed White Shellac today and couldn't resist to give it a go. Did what you suggested and tried your method on a piece of pine board....

Hallo Lawry01:U Du sprichst ja deutsch :) :cool:
Thanks for your encouragement and tips. Yes, elbow grease is certainly the word. Looks like previously a wood stain or darker shellac has been used....

Makes sense what you're saying. Perhaps, I skip 'grain filling', because I really don't want to achieve a high gloss finish (french polishing). I will be happy with a satin/medium glossy surface...

I certainly will.
BTW did you fill the pores and grain of the wood with pumice powder after the first application of shellac ? Perhaps it depends on the sort of wood..... silky oak doesn't appear...

:2tsup:Ahh, excellent, thank you Chief012. Now, waiting for the white shellac to arrive and then off it goes...rub-rub, pad-pad :wink:

Thanks Chief012.:) What is a 'wad' or a rubber. Is there a difference between them ?

Thanks mic-d for your comment. Interesting, didn't know that. :)

Rubbing, using a pad, might be a bit difficult, considering the groves, curves ect.(see photo). Not sure myself what's the best approach. :?

Ahh, just read that nylon brushes are not recommended for shellac. :no:
Hmm, the brush I bought is a nylon/polyester blend (Purdy 2" XL-Sprig). Any thoughts ?:?

Vielen Dank Chief012 :) . I purchased a 2 inch purdy brush today, which seem to be of good quality (nice and soft). The next step is to order the white shellac (can only get it over the...

Alright, I'm nearly there, only few more questions:
Brushes ? What sort of brushes should I use? What sort of quality? Would a 2 inch brush be too big ?:think2:

Thanks Chief012 for throwing in your 'two cents'. :U Yes, I was actually tossing between super blonde /blonde dewaxed shellac or the dewaxed Ubeaut white shellac . I really do appreciate your imput,...

Interesting:) Looks certainly European, lovely piece - of course, because it comes from Germany :;

Cheers

Hi Horsecroft88,
thanks for your thoughts. Your are absolutely right, I don't want to destroy that appearance. Coming from Germany I don't have much knowledge about australian timber and I'm...

Thanks for your reply Antipodes.:U I got the timber a bit lighter by just using coarse steel wool and a wood soap. But you are right, most likely that is as good as it gets.
I agree with you, the...

Thanks Horsecroft88 for your reply. :) Yes, I agree with you re satisfaction when you see the results of your hard work. I must admit it is a bit addictive (at least for me).:B I did more light...

Thanks for your response. Yes, I've stripped the cupboard with metho (assuming it had a previous shellac finish) and cleaned. It still looks a bit dark, but I can see already the lighter wood. Might...

Hi guys,
I'm a newbie, but reading your threads I feel encourage to give it a try and to restore my old silky oak wardrobe (ca 1930). I've cleaned so far the wardrobe with metho and fine steelwool...