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DallanC Site Admin
Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3571 Location: Utah
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:34 pm Post subject: Stripping finishes |
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What do you guys use to strip varnish / polyurethane finishes on your guns? I want to refinish yet another one.
-DallanC
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popgun Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2005 Posts: 735 Location: Mitchell, GA, U.S.A. (2007 pop. 191)
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping finishes |
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My local gunsmith swears by oven cleaner to remove varnish. I don't know if it works on poly.
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grumpy Rookie Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 14
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Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping finishes |
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All of the name brand manufacturers of wood finishes also have varnish removers. Homer Formbys has a spray on remover that works on all types of finishes. I just spry it on and let it set for 20-30 minutes, then scrape it off with a razor blade. An old hard bristle toothbrush works for removing finish from checkering and it doesn't damage the checkering in the process. I then swell out any dents and start sanding.
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1837 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping finishes |
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The local hardware store had water soluble paint and varnish remover. I apply a few coats to a stock and rub it with fine steel wool. Any dents are steamed out and then I start with boiled linseed oil followed by Tru-Oil. I never sand a finished stock. All the best...
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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2005 Posts: 2965 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping finishes |
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Howdy. zip strip is a good paint varnish remover.
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calsibley Super Member
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping finishes |
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Problem I usually have, especially on old firearms, is around the tang and sometime the receiver where oil builds up over the years. It tends to saturate the wood and takes a lot of sanding to remove. In the process it's easy to sand too much and end up with lopsided areas. At least that's been my experience. Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
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