Surface gilding on wood

Site Man · Post by **Site Man** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 3:08 pm

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Posted by Robert Beverly on July 27, 2003

I have a question regarding the gilding of a previously finished surface with a wax on top of that.

I am thinking the area to be gilded should be stripped and then the gold applied.

Is that a consensus here?...if so what would you strip it with and your findings?

Thanks

Jeffrey P. Lang

Robert,
I would try & remove the wax.
Automotive finishes supply stores sell wax & silicone remover, I also use alcohol. For stubborn wax, ammonia will do the trick.
Good luck,
Jeff

D. Bernhardt

Yuppers...got to get rid of the wax. Paint thinner would also do the trick if all that is on there is wax....but Jeff,s solution is bang on! I,d also give it a good wash with soap and water before hand...just to get rid of all the dirt.

Robert Beverly

Jeff, Doug

That was my take on it and I appreciate y'all's confirmation of the facts.

THANKS!