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Re: What is that stuff?

To: rising_tiger@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: What is that stuff?
From: gary_winblad@juno.com (Gary A Winblad)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 23:04:32 -0800
Jeff,
I was succesful "chipping" the old (plastic?) finish off my
Tiger dash in 1979 with a screwdriver and knife.  Then, a light sand job,
 new dark walnut stain, rub on lettering, then verathane finish,
Gary

On Thu, 31 Dec 1998 13:00:05 PST "JR Carter" <rising_tiger@hotmail.com>
writes:
>Excuse me if this is a duplicate.  Sent a message yesterday and didn't 
>
>see it posted on the list.
>
>I'm stripping my dash and having no success w/ the paint/varnish 
>removers that I've used so far.  I've tried Kleen Strip & Bix.  What 
>is 
>the finish?  Is it not a Laquer or Varnish?  Could it be a resin?
>
>I reviewed the tech tip on the Tiger Website but the focus is to sand 
>the old finish.  I've had bad luck sanding finishes off of veneer so 
>I'd 
>like to strip if possible.  There is a postscript from a guy who 
>restores Jags and he references "Dad's Easy Spray".  Can't seem to 
>find 
>that at the local hardwares.
>
>Anyway, I'm looking towards the list since I'm sure someone else has 
>had 
>a similar experience.  Any suggestions on what will strip this stuff 
>are 
>appreciated.  Send replies to my e-mail.  I'm on the digest and won't 
>receive till tomorrow if posted to the list.
>
>Thanks, and Happy New Year!
>
>Rgs,
>
>JCarter
>rising_tiger@hotmail.com
>
>
>

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