[Ronin61]

Ok now that the chassis is almost done its time for some cabinet stuff. The left side of my cabinet has what I can only describe as orange peel. What's the first step to make this condition better? I know nothing except for what I read on the forum and I read all the time. I know that the members of this forum will give me good advice so have at it. I will include pictures of my cabinet today.

[Ronin61]

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[Ronin61]

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[Ronin61]

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[Ron Ramirez]

That isn't orange peel, it is loss of finish. "Orange peel" refers to a rough, lumpy finish that has the texture of the outside of an orange (the peel of the orange).

[Ronin61]

Thank you Ron that's the kind of info I need, so how do I go about correcting this, first step.

[Phlogiston]

It must be removed. Lucky for you it is falling off by its self. You could use a scraper LIGHTY, or 220/320 paper WITH the grain, or maybe just brush it off. It does not look like you will need stripper.

[Ron Ramirez]

Agree with Phlogiston. The remaining finish looks like it is about to come off, so a light scraping/sanding with the grain, using 220 to 320 grit paper as Phlog suggested, should do the job.

[Michael Dennis]

Whatever term, it isn't very apeeling.

Mike

[codefox1]

Agree, but I would use 400 grit wet/dry and wet of course and be real careful on the ends not to cut into use a block and , well just take your time. If it's clear laquer and color is OK, you can do it again, just make sure temperature and humidity are OK. If it is toned laquer and the toning is now bad, tell us but stop. Pictures sometime help.

[Arran]

You should be able to scrap it off by drawing the sharp edge of a putty knife towards you, then you can wipe any other junk off with some steel wool and acetone or lacquer thinner.
Regards
Arran

[Ronin61]

Just another Picture:
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[Ronin61]

[Image: http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508...51fe08.jpg]I have made many dial scales using different types of paper to test there transparent qualitys. Velum seems to be the one to use for me

[ipwizard]

Here is one of Bob Andersen's YouTube videos showing how he restores cabinets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgYgoiEPUR4.

I have learned a lot be watching his videos and others.