henry c Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hi, I'm sure this has been covered but, cannot find it in the search?? What is the best way to remove dents from the gun stock? Ive heard heating it with a wet cloth and iron? Is there a certain way to do this? Can it damage the wood? Thanks, Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy11 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Yes that is correct..... A very damp cloth, probably something like a T towel doubled over.... Lay it over the dent and apply a very hot iron, for a few seconds.... The steam raises the dent but also raises the grain so you will need to finish again... Obviously if its lacquered you may have trouble.... Nik..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbly Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 You got it, a wet tea towel and Iron, lay the the towel over the stock and apply the hot iron to the dent,do a bit at a time and don't expect it to come out first time. Oiled stock only, I've tried it on a laminated stock before, it takes the dents out but leaves a misty white effect around the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry c Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Im gonna give it a go, it is a oil finished stock, so no probs there :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineshooter Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Henry, yes you can steam dents and dings out by the method described, I do it all the while. I find it works best on Walnut stocks or those that have not been sealed by laquer. You will find the wood will "fur up" when you do this, so just give the area a quick rub with some very fine wire wool to smooth, dont rub too hard or you will lighten the wood, then wipe over with your favorite stock oil. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry c Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Brilliant, thanks for all your advice, it is walnut, so hopfully the results will be good, i will post an update, Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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