Thanks to whoever recommended Howard's for veneer.

RE: Thanks to whoever recommended Howard's for veneer., posted on January 3, 2021 at 09:00:04
Story Audiophile Posts: 10426 Location: NJ Joined: December 11, 2000	Yes, they look REALLY nice!

Recommending Howard's , posted on January 3, 2021 at 09:27:24
M3 lover Audiophile Posts: 6599 Location: SW Mich Joined: May 29, 2005 Contributor Since: July 4, 2007	I believe I've mentioned it here, but others are likely to have done so too. I've had some amazing experience with their products, both conditioning and restoring faded wood. "The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made." Groucho

RE: Since no one asked, here's a trick for getting a gloss or semi-gloss finish, posted on January 3, 2021 at 16:45:04
B. Scarpia	You want a glossy wax finish, use a soft cloth applicator like cheesecloth or an old all cotton pillow case. For semi-gloss, apply with 0000 Steel Wool. Use whatever you like to buff. I like those colorful micro-fiber cloths that come in multi packs at home stores. They easily buff out even hard paste wax that has dried completely.

Would this work on a lacquer finish?, posted on January 5, 2021 at 06:19:12
Doktor Brahms Audiophile Posts: 611 Location: Southeast Joined: November 25, 2004	At some point Vandersteen changed from oiled to lacquered veneer. For my Treos, I'd like to stay away from anything petroleum-based. Is Howard's suitable for lacquer?

Another excellent product is Kramer's, posted on January 5, 2021 at 10:57:34

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Although they refer to it as an antique improver, it is real turpentine (not a petroleum distillate), bees wax and other non-petroleum based ingredients. It's outstanding at restoring/refreshing virtually all wood surfaces. It's the ONLY thing I'll use on our wood surfaces.

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RE: Would this work on a lacquer finish?, posted on January 5, 2021 at 13:25:21
mbnx01 Audiophile Posts: 7956 Location: Eagle, Idaho Joined: October 22, 2004	No. 'A lie is halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on'. -Mark Twain

Absolutely., posted on January 7, 2021 at 05:35:32
geoff Audiophile Posts: 3499 Joined: April 5, 2000 Contributor Since: September 10, 2003	I've been using it on antiques and new projects for many years. Smells great, too.

You're Welcome! , posted on January 16, 2021 at 16:54:05
howard Audiophile Posts: 2951 Location: No. California Joined: December 31, 1999	nt.

RE: Another excellent product is Kramer's, posted on January 17, 2021 at 12:19:54
LtMandella	My Ref3A DeCapos are polyurethaned so I suppose Howard's is not recommended?

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Thanks to whoever recommended Howard's for veneer.

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