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Re: [VAL] Re: 56 Caravenner wood color



Actually, there are many grades of shellac, from white (clear) to deep brown,
with many variations in between, but I doubt anybody would have used shellac
on an interior finish of a travel trailer or motorhome...it's just not very
durable and water will damage the finish.

More than likely, it's a lacquer, which dries quickly, yet leaves a nice
finish which is much more water tolerant.  A quick test is to wipe the
suspected shellacked area with a little alcohol...if it softens, or colors the
rag, it's shellac, if not, it's not.

Hope that helped,

Mark in Modesto