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Martin Frankel
 
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Default "Dulling" a shellac finish

You can buy a shellac flatting agent and throw on another coat of
shellac to get a less-than-glossy finish.

I haven't used this product so I can't say how the results would compare
with rubbing out the existing finish. Anyone have first hand experience?

http://www.woodfinishingsupplies.com/shellac_a.htm

Martin

Swingman wrote:
I've had luck toning down the sides of a shellacked cabinet by rubbing out
the piece, by hand, with 0000 steel wool and thinned downed paste wax as a
lubricant. Thin the paste wax with Mineral Spirits enough to make a slurry,
rub out with the steel wool, then buff by hand after the wax hazes over.

While it's worked for me, you might want to try it on a spot that is not
visible before you go hog wild.