GBS Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hello All, I have got all the bits and pieces ready to refinish the stock on my gun but have come unstuck at Point 1. in my instruction booklet. What should I use to strip the existing (oil) finish off the gun before starting from scratch? Many thanks gb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I used nitromors on mine, but it was a lacquered finish, so probably different. On the basis that oil penetrates, can you remove it or do you just need to sand it down a little? On reflection, i am probably the least qualified person to answer this question!!! Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Methylated spirits worked for me. Rub it in with some wet 'n' dry or very fine wire wool following the grain, and rub off frequently with a rag. Wood should go nice and dull. (but don't take my word for it! Wouldn't want to be responsible for you ***** up your gun ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 sanding only on oil,start at maybe 240 down to 400, white spirit will raise the grain between sanding, the more care and time you take the better the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I am with Harv on this but you will only get rid of the surface finish, the oil used will have soaked in to the wood and will be 2-3mm deep at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 the stock is in pretty good condition and has recently been extended. it got wet the other day whilst shooting and the (gunsmith applied) oiled finish has worn off. I suspect that this was not particularly well done and only had one or two coats. the grain has come up again on the extension too. I think sanding down, sealing, then thoroughly oil finishing the stock should result in a better finish. gb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oil can be drawn out of a stock: use meths for a thorough rub down, and then apply a powdered chalk-meths paste to the bare wood. It looks messy, but the emulsion wipes off and leaves a 'blank canvas'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Try looking on www.shotgunworld.com and search for wonko brew they use it to strip and repair very old oil finish stocks with minimum sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I've heard that some stuff used for getting the oil out damages the structure of the wood and makes it brittle, as it lingers in there, working it's way deep into the wood. Just something to be aware of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mry716 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) Paint strippers are a No NO on Walnut as the wood soaks up the chemical and can then prove difficult for refinishing. Just use a Stanley blade between finger and thumb then go to 280,360,500,800 wet and dry paper NOT sandpaper as the grit fall off in uyse and scratches more than the paper smooths. Total time for stock and f/end to 600 grit about 4 hours even if there are gouges on the stock as the blade scrapes them out easily. I have now done well in excess of 1000 so have tried most methods over the years ! Edited November 15, 2008 by mry716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 tHE GUY THAT STRIPPED MINE FOR ME USED A SCALPEL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightshooter1 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) firstly use nitro then meths to draw out any soaked in oil this process lifts the grain so sanding provides a smooth finnish so in other words minimum sanding hopes this helps Straightshooter if all else fails send it to me Edited November 15, 2008 by straightshooter1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytim38 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 just done two of my stocks with nitromores it did a grand job on both, just give it a good clean with hottish water before proceeding to apply a finish, this also raises the grain which is step one of the process ( i put mine in the bath) No I WAS NOT IN THERE AT THE TIME! BEFORE SOMEONE STARTS THE WISE CRACKS ABOUT TIM RUBBING HIS WOOD IN THE BATH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted November 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Thank-you you all for the advice. Work is in progress and I will show you the finished result! gb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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