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Craftsmanship => Gun Building and Repair => Topic started by: ridjrunr on February 01, 2019, 09:44:13 PM

Title: Refinishing
Post by: ridjrunr on February 01, 2019, 09:44:13 PM

Looking for real experiance input on what are some of the better strippers out there for takeing off a clear varnish type finish on a Pedersoli.
Tia

Title: Re: Refinishing
Post by: dmarsh on February 01, 2019, 10:20:22 PM

I have had good luck on refinishing Thompsons with Citri-strip.             

   https://www.amazon.com/Citri-Strip-QCSG801-Paint-Stripping-Gel/dp/B07LF8T6PM/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1549077153&sr=8-11&keywords=citrastrip

Smells ok too so no complaints from my wife with the sensitive sense of smell.  Some times it takes a couple of applications.  I use scrapers to get it off.   :bl th up

Good Luck,

Dave

Title: Re: Refinishing
Post by: rollingb on February 01, 2019, 10:36:01 PM

Quote from: dmarsh on February 01, 2019, 10:20:22 PM

I have had good luck on refinishing Thompsons with Citri-strip.             

   https://www.amazon.com/Citri-Strip-QCSG801-Paint-Stripping-Gel/dp/B07LF8T6PM/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1549077153&sr=8-11&keywords=citrastrip

Smells ok too so no complaints from my wife with the sensitive sense of smell.  Some times it takes a couple of applications.  I use scrapers to get it off.   :bl th up

Good Luck,

Dave

Same here!  :hairy :hairy

Title: Re: Refinishing
Post by: ridjrunr on February 01, 2019, 10:51:30 PM

Thanks, is that the one thats non toxic? I had forgot the name but had heard of that in the past I think.

Yup, just read the specs, I think thats a pretty sure bet, thanks again :toast

Title: Re: Refinishing
Post by: prairie dog on February 02, 2019, 12:22:29 PM

I use citri-strip as well.  Non-toxic, orange color gel, doesn't stink.

Title: Re: Refinishing/update
Post by: ridjrunr on February 10, 2019, 03:48:43 PM

Yesterday,I started stripping the Pedersoli 1807 pistol using citrus strip. Cant imagine anything would work easier. Next question is how or can be used to darken the european walnut before putting on a blo finish? I may try my vinagroon mixture in the barrel channel but wanted some input first. Or should I just use a wood stain.?

Title: Re: Refinishing
Post by: prairie dog on March 22, 2019, 12:33:21 PM

I am a fan of the Laural Mountain forge stains.

Title: Re: Refinishing
Post by: rollingb on March 22, 2019, 04:22:18 PM

Quote from: prairie dog on March 22, 2019, 12:33:21 PM

I am a fan of the Laural Mountain forge stains.

Times 2.  :hairy

Title: Re: Refinishing
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 22, 2019, 11:38:23 PM

Dan, on any "Varnish" type finish that I have had to re-finish, I strip it first with a "Jerry Fisher" scraper, then I sand it with 400, then I apply some sort of Citrus stripper, then another light sanding before staining, if I decide to stain....even when I do stain I sand again with 400, then 600.

I have a complete set of Jerry Fisher Scrapers, so there is no nook or cranny, even checkering up to 20 lpi, I can't get to.
If you would like to borrow them I will gladly send them to you.

Title: Re: Refinishing
Post by: dmarsh on March 23, 2019, 09:08:58 AM

I too prefer Laurel Mountain Stains however I have found that no stain and just oil darkens walnut just fine for my taste.  I have tried store bought BLO and the results were not stellar.  I prefer a Tung Oil.  Just my opinion.   :hairy

Dave