francis
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Post by francis on Mar 2, 2024 15:23:03 GMT
Anyone heard of such a finish? It's mentioned in the Gore/Gilet books but no composition given. I've done some 'G**gle' searches but nothing very informative coming up. I like a traditional FP finish but would like something that is a little more resistive to alcohol and the likes (which some musicians seem to consume!). If you know of a branded product or how its made up can you let me know. Cheers Francis
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Post by andrewjw on Mar 2, 2024 15:28:41 GMT
Good to see you looking for a "real world" product Francis... Maybe This might do the trick ...?
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Post by Vinny on Mar 2, 2024 17:53:49 GMT
Anyone heard of such a finish? It's mentioned in the Gore/Gilet books but no composition given. I've done some 'G**gle' searches but nothing very informative coming up. I like a traditional FP finish but would like something that is a little more resistive to alcohol and the likes (which some musicians seem to consume!). If you know of a branded product or how its made up can you let me know. Cheers Francis
Are you suggesting that doc might spill anything?
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francis
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Post by francis on Mar 2, 2024 19:03:01 GMT
Anyone heard of such a finish? It's mentioned in the Gore/Gilet books but no composition given. I've done some 'G**gle' searches but nothing very informative coming up. I like a traditional FP finish but would like something that is a little more resistive to alcohol and the likes (which some musicians seem to consume!). If you know of a branded product or how its made up can you let me know. Cheers Francis
Are you suggesting that doc might spill anything? When have you known a Scot spill anything (they may have bought)!
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Post by bobholbert on Mar 3, 2024 0:36:18 GMT
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Post by motsetiaw on Mar 3, 2024 10:42:17 GMT
Colron do this although it is a bit sticky & sets/dries quickly so you have to rub/work fast...had good results ( for an amateur) on a classical I was re-furbishing & 2 coats were enough to dry to a nice golden colour on the spruce top... www.colron.co.uk/media/2454/french-polish-250ml-digital.png
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Post by garynava on Mar 3, 2024 15:31:22 GMT
Hello Francis, I think I know the stuff you mean. About 10 years ago I came across “Hard French Polish”, I think it was an Australian product. Anyway, after much searching I found a supplier in Holland and bought 500ml which with shipping cost me around £30! If I recall correctly you couldn’t use it with meths. So I got a licence from HMRC for stocking pure alcohol! When I tried to buy the alcohol there was premium for shipping it, as it was a classed as a hazardous product. At that point, I counted my losses kept with Liberon! Cheers Gary
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Post by francis on Mar 3, 2024 18:09:14 GMT
Looks like I'm sticking with Liberon Special Pale for this one. Many thanks all Francis
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Post by doc on Mar 4, 2024 8:42:15 GMT
Are you suggesting that doc might spill anything? When have you known a Scot spill anything (they may have bought)! French polish tastes horrible.
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Post by colins on Mar 4, 2024 10:12:52 GMT
Looks like I'm sticking with Liberon Special Pale for this one. Many thanks all Francis Francis I found that paying special attention to the stiffing and glazing part of the application process gave a harder final finish with the Liberon. Colin
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Post by Vinny on Mar 4, 2024 15:07:23 GMT
When have you known a Scot spill anything (they may have bought)! French polish tastes horrible. maybe mix with some cod liver oil and orange juice...
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Post by francis on Mar 4, 2024 17:37:33 GMT
French polish tastes horrible. maybe mix with some cod liver oil and orange juice... Many thanks Colin.
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