Altering a Finish

[Framar]

I have a customer who needs a shiny gold frame, similar in size and shape to this LJ frame.

It is #203235 and it has a dull gold wash with fly specks on the top. Under this overcoat lies some sort of shiny gold leaf-like material, which would be perfect to match my customer's existing frame.

I used a bit of acetone to remove an inch of the finish on the edge of the sample, but I need to know what would work more evenly and safely.

Or can anyone tell me where to find the 3/4" profile in shiny?

Thanks.

 

[Framing Goddess]

Try superfine steel wool- I think I have done exactly that on this very frame to good effect.
edie the steelwoolrules goddess

 

[MIK]

Like the goddess said...steel wool or a scotch bite pad. Then spray with gloss urethane and you should come really close to what you need.

 

[Framar]

I tried the Liberon superfine steel wool and since the frame surface is kinda lumpy it takes some areas down to the bole.

Grrrrr.......

 

[MIK]

Then try the acetone, working small areas at a time. You could also finish the frame with acrylic paint to match the gold color and then coat with gloss finish.