tony3 Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Hi all I’ve got a few dents in my stock can I just rub down the area with the dent instead of the whole stock to steam the dent out, can I use a steamer instead of an iron and damp cloth. Also is it difficult to oil finish a stock. regards tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 A steamer doesn't really force steam into the stock. I would personally use the iron and damp cloth. Oil finish isn't hard, but does require effort over a longer period to get a decent finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 how is your stock finished.....oil or varnish..........if its oil ..you may well suceed and you can oil finish it....if it is varnish you may well make a hell of a mess as the steam/heat will lift the varnish....and when you finish the area it will look a mess if its that type of finish...you would be better off stripping it all off and working from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 (edited) Damp cloth and the flat ended tip of an electric soldering iron will give the best localisation of the process. However with a varnished stock it may also then make the finished remedy look worse that the original affliction. Edited August 21 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 3 hours ago, tony3 said: I’ve got a few dents in my stock can I just rub down the area with the dent instead of the whole stock to steam the dent out, can I use a steamer instead of an iron and damp cloth. Also is it difficult to oil finish a stock. What gun are you hoping to repair> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted August 26 Report Share Posted August 26 (edited) Relatively simple to repair most dents. With oil finished stocks, I clean the affected area by wiping a little white spirits or meths to remove the finish, thin use a damp cloth and tip of a hot iron to raise he fibres. It can take several goes or more, but persevere and if you don't get the dent out completely, you can improve it. Then simply refinish using finishing oils sparingly. For re-applications on a finished stock I often use Liberon fine finishing oil sparingly, or orange oil which cleans and nourishes the finished stock. For varnish, you will need to remove the varnish using paint stripper and a narrow sponge. Don't attempt to overdo it, just a little at a time until you think most of it is removed, clean up with meths or white spirits, lightly sand to remove remnants, then steam as before and refinish. Most varnished gunstocks are finished using spray applied PU varnishes. Some alternatives may react with these. Hand finishing in light coats with a decent brush or finishing sponge is fine. Personally, I dislike varnished stocks and most of my rifles or shotguns that have been PU finished, I've completely stripped and oiled them instead as oil finishes are much easier to maintain. Varnishes are more durable though but will deteriorate with age. Edited August 26 by Savhmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Tony Did you read the information offered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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