Shellac vs. Paint on Rim Locks
Actually, this post is mainly for my wife's benefit. She likes a good compare & contrast.
Here is one of Gary's rim locks with shellac & dye:
Here is a replica with what looks to be a painted finish:
They both look good to me, it is just a matter of what you like & want.
Here is one of Gary's rim locks with shellac & dye:
Here is a replica with what looks to be a painted finish:
They both look good to me, it is just a matter of what you like & want.
posted by John | 7:18 PM
2 Comments:
If they paint those new rim locks with the same stuff they painted my new 'old look' hinges with I'd stick with the shellac. The paint peels and flakes almost immediately because it's so thick and gloppy. Of course I'm not sure about shellac but I'm willing to bet it has a longer life.
You may be right about that although I'm not sure what paint they used. Spray on Rustoleum goes on pretty thin (worked like a charm on the tub), but it's hard to beat shellac.
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