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03-27-2016, 03:26 PM
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Some of the guys who are really good at cabinets may have some different thoughts but if its still the original decals with original lacquer finish, a little GoJo (without pumice) on a cotton swab with a light touch should get any dirt and grime off.  After that you are down to the lacquer over the decal and I would think messing with that will only make things worse.  A light swipe with lacquer thinner would take some of the lacquer off and might do what you are looking for.  

If it were mine and I wasn't going to refinish it, I'd just do the GoJo cleaning. (they actually look pretty good to me as is)
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Bob
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Cabinet graphics lettering cleaning - by fifties - 03-27-2016, 02:32 PM
RE: Cabinet graphics lettering cleaning - by klondike98 - 03-27-2016, 03:26 PM



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