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WOOD POLISHFRENCH POLISH

Traditional French polishes are used to obtain an impressive deep gloss and smooth finish

on good quality furniture. The SHEENLAC polishes are to the same meticulous time proven

method that has been used for centuries. French polish produces a warm, dark transparent

coating which cannot be reproduced by modern synthetic lacquers. These products are

made from pure natural Shellac to give good clarity, build and ease of application.

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FEATURES & BENEFITS:

TECHNICAL DATA

Ÿ Provides a traditional high gloss French polish finish.

Ÿ Contains only natural pure shellac.

Ÿ Can be used on all untreated previously varnished or French polished woodwork or furniture.

Suitable for French Polishing on all dark and light colored interior woods, when a light to medium brown tone is required. Suitable for sealing wood pores before waxing.

RECOMMENDED USE

Appearance – Low viscous liquid.

Color – Straw yellow to light brown. Can be mixed with wood Stain to produce matching stains and stain finishes

Odour – Characteristic Ketone odour.

Solubility – Immiscible with water.

Finish – Glossy

Gloss level (60° head) – Min 85

VOC – 650 gm/ ℓ

Flash Point – above 12 °C

Theoretical spreading rate – 10-12 m²/ℓ per coat. This serves as a guide only.

Practical spreading rate – The practical spreading rate will vary depending on the porosity and profile of the substrate, as well as the application technique and tools used.

Shelf Life – 18 months from the date of production in unopened condition and, stored at the recommended storage condition.

Storage & Packing

To be stored in a cool, dry & well ventilated place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.

Packaging

1 L500ml200ml 3 L 5 L 10 L 20 L

SURFACE PREPARATION: All wood surfaces must be clean,

firm and dry. Remove any oil, grease, mortar droppings, etc.

NEW WOOD: Sand in the direction of the grain, to a smooth

finish with 150 followed by 220 grit paper. Remove dust with a

damp cloth.

PREVIOUSLY VARNISHED WOOD IN GOOD

CONDITION: Sand to obtain a smooth surface using 150 grit

emery paper. Remove all sanding dust using a vacuum or cloth

dampened with mineral spirits.

PREVIOUSLY VARNISHED WOOD IN POOR

CONDITION: Strip completely by deep sanding or by using

Sheenlac Paint Remover. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Deep sand to until there is no evidence of any residue. Remove

dust with a damp cloth.

WOOD PREVIOUSLY COATED WITH WAX

SEALER/OIL BASED WOOD PRESERVATIVE:

Mechanically sand until there is no evidence of residue.

Remove dust with a damp cloth.

PREVIOUSLY PAINTED WOOD: Strip old paint by deep

sanding or by using Sheenlac Paint Remover. Rinse thoroughly

with clean water. Sand bare wood to a smooth finish. Remove

dust with a damp cloth.

FILLER: If required use Sheenlac NC or Oil based Wood filler.

Allow to dry for 24 h and remove the excess using 220 grit

Emery paper and wipe with dry cloth.

STAIN THE WOOD: Adding stain to bare or stripped wood

can both change the color and highlight the grain pattern of

any interior wood but this is an optional. Apply Sheenlac SB

Wood stains by rubbing or brushing against the direction of the

grain will help fill deep pores with stain. Apply a liberal amount

of stain, giving the wood an ample amount to absorb. Allow to

dry for 30-60 mins.

HEALTH & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

Ÿ Always keep paint out of reach of children.

Ÿ Ensure good ventilation during application and drying.

Ÿ If accidental contact with skin should occur, wash immediately with soap and water.

Ÿ Take care to avoid contact with the eyes. In case of contact, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and seek medical attention.

Ÿ Harmful if swallowed. Seek medical attention and do not induce vomiting.

Ÿ Do not smoke while painting.

Ÿ Flammable. Store in a cool dry place away from heat and sparks.

Ÿ Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for complete information.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Drying Time

(@ 30°C & 60 R/H)Allow at least 24 hrs for final coat to dry

ApplicationEnvironment

Surface Temperature

AmbientTemperature

RelativeHumidity

Min

Max

20 °C

30 °C

20 °C

35 °C

20%

85%

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DISCLAIMER: The recommendations contained herein are given in all good faith and are meant to guide the specifier or the user. They are based on results gained from our tests and experiences and are believed to be reliable. No guarantee is implied by the recommendations contained herein since conditions of use, method of application and cleanliness of the substrate prior to painting are beyond our control. As application, environmental and design factors can vary, due care should be exercised in the selection and verification of the performance and use of the coatingN.B: Technology may change with time necessitating changes to this Technical Data Sheet (TDS). It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the latest TDS is being usedVer.1.0/TDS/2017

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Application Method:

Ÿ Wrap a piece of cotton wool inside a lint free rag to form

a pad or ‘Rubber’.

Ÿ Wearing suitable gloves, pour SHEENLAC French Polish

onto the cotton wool then squeeze the Rubber to release

any excess.

Ÿ Work the polish into the surface using a figure of eight

motion.

Ÿ Apply several coats until the required finish is achieved,

allowing 15-20 minutes between coats.

Clean up: Cloths and soiled rags may self-ignite without warning. Wash out well in warm soapy water before disposal. Remove as much product as possible from application equipment prior to cleaning.