Is Wood Polish (From The Brand Sheenlac) Same As Shellac?

[rajavikrama]

Is Wood Polish (from the brand Sheenlac) same as Shellac? If not, can anyone make suggestions on what is the Shellac to be used for sacs that is available from the local market.

[subbu68]

Definitely wood polish is not same as shellac. What I know is shellac is a black compound available in plumbing shops normally used for sealing pipes. Prior to proliferation of teflon tape in India, shellac with jute strings used to be used on pipe threads to make them leak proof.

 

Sheenlac is a brand of polish and varnish.

[mcgeechan]

If you have a local pen repair shop, ask them for a small bottle of shellac, they are usually quite good for passing it on. That is how I got mine (in the UK).

[The Blue Knight]

If you have a local pen repair shop, ask them for a small bottle of shellac, they are usually quite good for passing it on. That is how I got mine (in the UK).

 

I found mine on ebay from an UK seller fairly expensive however it brought back a favourite pen from the grave.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHELLAC-FOR-FIXING-FOUNTAIN-PEN-INK-SACS-/221793580340?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a3ed7534

[manojd]

Try to locate a local supplier for gaskets and O rings. They will have the sealing shellac, which comes in small bottles with built in applicator.

[rajavikrama]

Thanks Manoj.

 

I checked it out in the Automobile store and found what they call as Gasket Shellac. It is dark is color when compared to what is sold online:) Anyways, will try this.