This is before and after. I must say that I was surprised with the amount of dirt that was cowering the original varnish. Now the wood is showing it`s natural aperance again. I am very satisfied with the result.
Although it took some time, cleaning this, was relatively easy since the varnish layer vas so well preserved (looking at the age of the instrument).
Top will need much more care, since there is probably almost nothing under the dirt layer. Dirt will act as a dye if the cleaning is not done with just damped, almost dry coton sticks. Some degre of stained look, or blotchiness will be present surely. Dings and dents will be enchased to some degree.
But I have no intention to use any agressive methods like scraping, sanding etc. to give it "new" look.
Cleaning only. Perhaps a thin layer of the egg white on top. It will look accordingly to it`s age.
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