How to use 77 Lubricite

*See our YouTube Channel for “How To” video demonstrations 

77 Lubricite™ is a superior modern padding lacquer that is used for wood and leather restoration, refinishing, and repairs. Our shellac based proprietary formula should be applied using the French or Hand Polishing technique and is ready for use directly from the bottle. 77 Lubricite™ enhances the depth and beauty of wood and produces the most beautiful finish of our day.  Leather top tables/leather products are instantly renewed and protected against cracking and drying out. 

Do not transfer into an aluminum or metal container.  Store tightly sealed in dark, cool location
*Expires 1 year after opening

77 Lubricite™ can be combined with aniline powders for color matching repairs or mixed with our solvent based stains for all over added color.  Ideal for repairing scratches or minor surface imperfections. Compatible with newly stained wood and most existing finishes.

Surface Preparation:   An existing wood finish must be cleaned of oils, waxes, polishes, dirt and fully dried. Mineral Spirits is recommended.  Prepping the surface with light sanding is at the discretion of the finisher.

Prepare Pad:  Use cheesecloth or a white lint free t-shirt material to make a “polishing pad” that must be free of wrinkles or creases. See our video on how to “Make” and “Charge” a polishing pad on our website.  If the pad is drying out too quickly due to climate or altitude, simply add a small drop of linseed or olive oil directly onto the pad and spread out evenly with your finger. Re-charge the pad and begin with your next thin layer.  This helps keep the pad moving smoothly over the surface and prevents dragging or streaking.  Video 1  Video 2

Application for wood: If applying 77 Lubricite™ to an overall surface, use the French Polishing Technique.  We recommend visiting our YouTube Channel for complete instructions. Once your pad is properly “charged”, begin to apply the 77 Lubricite™ to the surface in one continuous straight pass, following the length of the wood. Go back and forth, slightly overlapping layers for 3-4 passes. This is considered your first “coat”. (Never stop moving the pad or it might stick and mar the finish).

Let the finish dry a few minutes. 77 Lubricite™ dries quickly between coats. Re-charge your pad and continue with the next thin coat using light pressure and circular or figure eight motions. Let dry for a few minutes, Re-charge your pad and then begin to apply the next coat using slightly more pressure, with strokes going in a straight pass again across the surface. This will diminish the stroke marks and smooths out the finish.  Always lift the pad at the end of each stroke.  The pad should be in constant movement.  Continue applying thin coats until you reach the desired sheen. The gloss is controlled by the degree of application. The more coats you apply, the higher the gloss will be. Sanding lightly between coats with fine steel wool or sandpaper will produce a duller sheen if desired.  Avoid hot items or alkaline liquids directly on top of the finished product. Video