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From: saf@bonnie.UUCP (Steve Falco)
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Subject: Re: Need Help Painting Non-Stick Bookshelves!
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Date: Mon, 21-Oct-85 08:18:00 EDT
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> I have had trouble in the past with books sticking to painted
> bookshelves
> 
> Margaret Craw

I have a similar problem with a varnished bookcase.  Things stuck from
day one.  And still stick 10 years later - maybe a patent is in order...

The solution is to rub the finish with polishing compound (the white
auto body polish - not the red rubbing stuff, it's too coarse.)  I don't
know exactly why this works.  It could be that the polish scores the
slick surface on a microscopic level.  It could be the slight oil/wax
that polish seems to have.  It could be that a sticky surface layer is
being removed.  Anyway - rubbing it should fix it.  It will also tend to
get rid of the little dust pimples, although this is best done by first
sanding with 400 or 600 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper.  I HAVE NEVER TRIED
SANDING PAINT - TRY IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

BTW, someday if I get really bored, I might pull everything out of the
bookcase and rub it down...  Nah.

	Steve Falco