Rustins Sanding Sealer is manufactured from Pure Shellac and alcohol with a special additive included to facilitate sanding when dry. It is also used to seal wood before waxing and to seal wood dyes to prevent bleeding.
Flake shellac dissolved in alcohol.
Contains additives that facilitate sanding when dry.
Suitable for sealing all types of wood prior to French Polishing, before waxing or as a finish in its own right.
Instructions:
Preparation: Wood should be clean and smooth. If grain is open, fill with Rustin’s Grain filler. Furniture that is to be renovated should be cleaned with white spirit and fine wire wool to ensure that it is free from grease and wax.
Application: Apply liberally with a soft brush or pad and allow to dry. Rub down lightly with glass paper before applying a second coat When used as a finish rub with 00 or 000 steel wool and wax polish finishing with a soft cloth or yellow duster. Coats: As a finish, apply as many coats as required to build a sufficient layer of shellac. For sealing wood before waxing, apply 2 liberal coats. Drying Time: 1-2 hours, depending on temperature and humidity Re-coating Time: 2 hours, depending on temperature and humidity. Application Temp: Use in a warm, dry atmosphere, ideally 15- 25 ºC
Clean-Up: All equipment must be cleaned whilst wet with Methylated Spirits.
