How Do You Repair A Clearcoat Finish?
Floors, doors and windows, furniture and even some walls may be covered with varnish, shellac, urethane, lacquer or shellac. All finishes are subject to cracking, peeling and other damage over time, and the ease with which a finish can be repaired depends not only on the condition and type of the finish, but of the underlying wood as well. While large problems may require extensive repair, there is a simple procedure to take care of most small defects in a clear finish. Prepare the Surface Step 1 Scrape away any flaking finish with a metal paint scraper. Use moderate pressure, being careful not to leave scratch marks on the wood. Step 2 Use a 1-inch chisel to scrape away as much of the damaged finish as possible if the surface is pock-marked or cracked. Hold the chisel almost parallel to the surface and scrape with care. It is more important to avoid scraping the wood than it is to remove all the finish. Step 3 Sand the damaged area with 150-grit sandpaper, sanding with the grain of th
