There is something special-take an old rustic chest of drawers and bring it to life, polishing again. I would like to be sure that this ancient item and its value will not be lost after polishing. Here are the main steps that need to be re -processing an old wooden chest. Instructions: 1. Install it on newspapers or an old waterproof tarpaulin. It is advisable to choose a place with good ventilation, for example, garage. You need to open all the main designs. Remove all iron parts that can and postpone them.2. Add a few strokes with a solvent with a brush. No need to smear it with a too thin layer, it will simply dry and will not be effective when removing the old layer. Do not forget about gloves, as it is very harmful to the skin.3. Let the solvent settle down for the recommended time specified on the packaging. Easy to clean it with a scraper in the direction of wood texture. You can place the sediment so that it works on difficult areas before it is removed. Old coffee can-a suitable container to clean the precipitate.4. Soak the rag with a small amount of alcohol and wipe the surface with the remains. If the surface is smooth, clean and without traces, you can proceed to the next part. If there are still old layers, re -use another layer of solvent and repeat steps 2 and 3. A metal sponge will help remove the remains that remain.5. Clean iron parts using a rag saturated with alcohol. Gently wipe all the potholes and cracks of the details. Let her dry and polish all the ledges and bumps. When you finished, wipe the surface with sandpaper to remove the rest. You may also be interested in trade equipment at a bargain price.6. Use any color for wood. Sometimes it looks good without adding color. It all depends on your preferences. Make sure you rub the paint in order and evenly so that the spots and areas of heterogeneous color does not work out. Now install iron parts.7. Process your newly polished chest with good varnish. Follow the instructions on any product that you choose. There are products that are sold with a mixture of paint and polyurethane, which are very easy to use, especially when you are dealing with wood and metal.