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My old boss insisted on using lacquer thinner to clean every surface before finishing
He said it was the only way to get a truly clean bond, but it ended up hazing the veneer on a 1920s sideboard I was working on. I had to do a full strip and re-veneer, costing me two days of work. Anyone have a better go-to cleaner for delicate old pieces?
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noah_chen171mo ago
Oh man, that's rough. I always test the cleaner on a hidden spot first, like the inside of a leg. Old finishes can react to anything, even water.
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zara_hill461mo ago
Learned that the HARD way last year.
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shanegibson28d agoTop Commenter
Yeah, that's a super common mistake! I feel like people learn that lesson the hard way with so many things, not just furniture. It's like that rule applies to cleaning anything old or valuable. Test a small spot first before you go all in, because you never know what's hiding under the surface. Same goes for trying new recipes or even buying stuff online. Always check the return policy before you commit, you know?
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