Tony Rhodes wrote:
> I have a wood dash that requires refinishing. Some of the thick
> finish is easily peeled off. It is well yellowed but remains
> fairly flexible. I have soaked some of the pieces directly
> in acetone, without any apparent effect. I am now trying a
> MEK-based paint stripper. I bet this will not work either.
The Orange stripper seems to work well on other wood finishes, it might
be worth a try. It is safe and has a nice smell.
> Does anyone have experience with the finish used on TR
> wood dashes, and how to strip them? The stuff seems
> just about indestructable!
>
> How about those dark lines that occur in the raw
> wood beneath the cracks? I have heard that oxalic
> acid will remove the stains.
Oxalic acid is a bleach. It will remove the black streaks, but it will
also lighten the wood. I believe the dash is English Walnut and is
fairly light to begin with.
Peter Thomas
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