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rand · 22nd November 2016, 04:46 PM

Hi Roland,

Has been quite a while since removing shellack off a weapon, but believe I used nail polish remover. Remember it came off quite quickly and the before and after was dramatic. Afterwards I apply japanese choi oil(pure choi oil, no water) in the same manner you would a japanese sword.

rand

22nd November 2016, 04:46 PM	#20
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Shellack Removal Hi Roland, Has been quite a while since removing shellack off a weapon, but believe I used nail polish remover. Remember it came off quite quickly and the before and after was dramatic. Afterwards I apply japanese choi oil(pure choi oil, no water) in the same manner you would a japanese sword. rand