n&h Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Evening all. I have just stripped the factory poly finish on the wife's 686 onyx, and there are lots of little dark spots almost like it has been dabbed by a marker pen or mildew. Are these normal or is there a way to remove them? (Or do i have to get her a new shotgun!!) I have previously stripped and oiled my own stock with good results and have used the same process. Thanks for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 A picture of the dark spots would be handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n&h Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Forend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I can't really tell from you picture as its a bit blurred.......I have refurbished a lot of stocks over the years and would like to advise you on your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n&h Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 it is also on the chequering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 What did you strip it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 It's almost as if oil has seeped in through tiny holes in the varnish, but I would have expected you to see them before stripping, unless it was a very dark colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) I wouldn't worry about it . If they are still there after you have rubbed it down they will add to the figguring of the stock . Harnser Edited October 14, 2015 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I expect the stock was stripped with a paint stripper they will go during the sanding process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n&h Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Stripped it with nitromors. Sanding hasnt made much difference .Was thinking it was a reaction with the wire wool, but I used a toothbrush on the chequering so theres no reason for it to be on the chequering aswell. Thanks for the help so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Nitromors new recipe Is where I've seen it before, normally sands out sometime we have to use a stain remover to lift them if they don't sand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n&h Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks. Can you recommend a stain remover to try and lift them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I would rub it down and stain it to the colour that you want and oil finish it . I think it will look very nice . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I believe they are water marks. The water having penetrated the lacquer over time and being unable to escape or dry out quickly. Take a look at this water mark on our table. The table was finished, by me, with Liberon Danish oil and we had a saucerless plant pot standing on it for a few months. Alas it is water marked for good and will have to be stained it to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Wire wool can break off into wood pores and react with the chemicals causing staining. Sure it says somewhere about not to use wire wool. Hopefully it will sand out, or ease when you wet and de whisker the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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