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Stuart R · 25th Apr 2013, 10:04 am

Hello David,

Thanks for your thoughts.

My method changed a bit everytime I had another go. By the time I did this last pass there was no varnish left, just the different staining it had left behind.

On the final go, I let the stripper do its stuff for 40 mins then added another coat (as per instructions) and waited for it to soak in.

Worked it a bit with wire wool then wiped the residue off with a cloth. Wiped over with another cloth dampened with white spirit a few times then a final wipe with water via a wet cloth.

I had read here that White Spirit gives a good "preview" and enjoyed the colour whilst it lasted. Forgot to look in detail at the staining beneath!

It's a nice morning in the garden so will have one more go.

Thanks & Regards

Stuart.

(Have enjoyed another look at your Nixie Clock -Great Stuff!)

25th Apr 2013, 10:04 am	#3
Stuart R Heptode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 693	Re: Wooden cabinet re-finishing Hello David, Thanks for your thoughts. My method changed a bit everytime I had another go. By the time I did this last pass there was no varnish left, just the different staining it had left behind. On the final go, I let the stripper do its stuff for 40 mins then added another coat (as per instructions) and waited for it to soak in. Worked it a bit with wire wool then wiped the residue off with a cloth. Wiped over with another cloth dampened with white spirit a few times then a final wipe with water via a wet cloth. I had read here that White Spirit gives a good "preview" and enjoyed the colour whilst it lasted. Forgot to look in detail at the staining beneath! It's a nice morning in the garden so will have one more go. Thanks & Regards Stuart. (Have enjoyed another look at your Nixie Clock -Great Stuff!)