How can I do an "unsanding" job?
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I lightly sanded down a wooden chair to prep for painting, but now I'd like to bring it back to it's original luster. Is this possible?
If not, I had been thinking of painting it white with gold "ram horns" on the arms. Any opinions?
You can re poly or varnish the chair to have it be shiny again.
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I would go ahead and finish sanding it down to the bare wood, restain it and put whatever finish on it that you want. It is to pretty to paint, I think.
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I have used the poly shades and it is a good product. You could also just use old english on it, but the poly shades is the better choice. I apply it with an old t-shirt rag, not a brush. Please post a photo of your finished project. :-)
Char, I love the natural color of wood especially on wood furniture like you chair. I would finish the sanding and just put on your favorite finishing product. Personally I would use Tong oil to finish and use your bare hands to do it. The Tong oil will not hurt your hands and makes a lovely finish.
All of the above answers are great, varnish will restore the color like it was.