Plink all day Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Looking for some advice on the best way to strip a lacquered gunstock prior to refinishing with oil... I’ve used Nitromoors in the past with mixed results, the modern version isn’t as effective as it used to be! Any advice much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 3rd post in the DIY section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulinlincs Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Nitro mors, leave for an hour wipe off most of it. 0000 wire wool rub and rub. Repeat until the finish has gone. The stock I'm working on now took 4 cycles. And yes the nitro mors now is rubbish to what it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 There are paint strippers available which will rip it off but unfortunately not to the general public. Boatyards usually have a licence to buy it. otherwise as said Nitromores and patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK421 Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 blow torch but it won't be good for much afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Plink all day said: Looking for some advice on the best way to strip a lacquered gunstock prior to refinishing with oil... I’ve used Nitromoors in the past with mixed results, the modern version isn’t as effective as it used to be! Any advice much appreciated! I used the dirt cheap screwfix stripper, worked fine on my AYA. https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-paint-varnish-stripper-500ml/17091 Edited June 2, 2021 by Pangolin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Plink all day said: Looking for some advice on the best way to strip a lacquered gunstock prior to refinishing with oil... I’ve used Nitromoors in the past with mixed results, the modern version isn’t as effective as it used to be! Any advice much appreciated! Modern Nitromors you'd might as well run the stock under tap water. The old stuff worked a treat though didn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, Pangolin said: used the dirt cheap screwfix stripper, worked fine on my AYA. Did exactly the same on my BERNADELLI SxS..........tried nitromors first. I would have been better sticking it in the bath with me!s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Just now, Diver One said: Did exactly the same on my BERNADELLI SxS..........tried nitromors first. I would have been better sticking it in the bath with me!s Nice grain on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Pangolin said: Nice grain on that. It was hidden under what can only be described as yacht vanish mixed with toffee apple,covering . It was RANK took 4 attempts..then wetting and flatting for days. Finished with slippery "Richards" stain , oil,and wax.....about 15 coats in all Looked like a different gun when I'd finished, I was impressed as it was my first attempt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 3 hours ago, paulinlincs said: Nitro mors, leave for an hour wipe off most of it. 0000 wire wool rub and rub. Repeat until the finish has gone. The stock I'm working on now took 4 cycles. And yes the nitro mors now is rubbish to what it used to be. *This* I refinished a o/u recently using same and finished with tru oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) The screwfix stuff works well enough. Just put plenty on & give it time to do its thing. Edited June 2, 2021 by aga man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink all day Posted June 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Brilliant, thanks all for your advice. Will take a look at the chemical strippers available locally and give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reindeer Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 The trick is to cover the paintstripper on the stock with aluminium or kitchen foil so nothing evaporates from the soltution. This speeds up the proces with any paintstripping solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) On 02/06/2021 at 12:59, Plink all day said: Looking for some advice on the best way to strip a lacquered gunstock prior to refinishing with oil... I’ve used Nitromoors in the past with mixed results, the modern version isn’t as effective as it used to be! Any advice much appreciated! Having tried most methods I came down to the opinion and practice of " sanding " and I have done a lot of oil finishes on all manor of guns of all ages from new guns straight out of the box to 100year old plus . Stripper takes all the filler out of the grain leaving it , in some cases , very open and thus needed a lot more work in filling or bodying up before you could get down to actually working on the finish . But each to their own . Edited June 3, 2021 by Gunman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink all day Posted June 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Gunman said: Having tried most methods I came down to the opinion and practice of " sanding " and I have done a lot of oil finishes on all manor of guns of all ages from new guns straight out of the box to 100year old plus . Stripper takes all the filler out of the grain leaving it , in some cases , very open and thus needed a lot more work in filling or bodying up before you could get down to actually working on the finish . But each to their own . I’ve only used chemical strippers before, how do you deal with the chequering when sanding off a lacquer finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reindeer Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Taking the lacquer from a gunstock just by sanding is possible but difficult to do in the proper way. You can recognize most sanded and refinished stocks by the rounded edges of the panels and disappearance of other sharp lines. If you decide to sand the finish off a stock, use a solid but somewhat flexibele sanding block and sand the panels with sanding paper wrapped around a file or other strip of metal to keep the edges sharp. Be sure to check your progress with the receiver so that the panels don’t end up standing shy to the receiver. Also the sharp edges on the panels should meet the lines on the receiver. Have a close look at your fitted stock before you take it off the receiver and you will see what I mean. Finally wash your stock with turpentine or white spirit.. This shows if you have not left any lacquer on which will show a light spot when oiling the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Sanding will be a lot of work and you can see for my photos and from others that the screwfix stuff works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Gunman said: Having tried most methods I came down to the opinion and practice of " sanding " and I have done a lot of oil finishes on all manor of guns of all ages from new guns straight out of the box to 100year old plus . Stripper takes all the filler out of the grain leaving it , in some cases , very open and thus needed a lot more work in filling or bodying up before you could get down to actually working on the finish . But each to their own . This in 90 % of case now I sand away the the lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 On 03/06/2021 at 18:45, Plink all day said: I’ve only used chemical strippers before, how do you deal with the chequering when sanding off a lacquer finish? Only sand up to the checkering which should not be lacquered any way but as some many modern stocks have either lazer or pressed checker and are you can id careful use chemicals . On older socks if the checkering needed to be cleansed out then thinners a n a soft wire brush , good quality small bore barrel brush is OK . If it is a older stock its not a bad idea to cut up the checkering boarders first so you have a more defined line to work to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 On 03/06/2021 at 20:27, Pangolin said: Sanding will be a lot of work and you can see for my photos and from others that the screwfix stuff works. With out prejudicing anyone's comments I point out there can a difference between doing it professionally , as in doing it for others . What you may well be satisfied with having done it your self and what is acceptable in having it done can be quite different. "Reindeer" makes the comment about rounding off edges , which was something I was always very conscious of and special attention was paid to ensuring all panels were cleaned up as sharply as possible . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Make your own paint/varnish stripper using caustic soda and wallpaper paste. Just like nitromors at a fraction of the price and mix it as strong as you like, simple. I’ve been doing it for years.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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