Refinish stock questions
Refinish stock questions
Hello,
Somehow I have worn off some of my R92 Brazilian hardwood stock finish.
1) After removing the finish do I need to sand it down?
2) What should I use as a finish? I want a matt finish.
Fran
Somehow I have worn off some of my R92 Brazilian hardwood stock finish.
1) After removing the finish do I need to sand it down?
2) What should I use as a finish? I want a matt finish.
Fran
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
-
- 500 Shots
- Posts: 795
- Joined: 23 Oct 2012 17:25
- Location: Alta Loma, Ca
- Has thanked: 26 times
- Been thanked: 167 times
Re: Refinish stock questions
Maybe a little paint stripper or sanding and try Tru oil. I've done a few different finishes on all of my R92s. I really like the Tru Oil
- HarryAlonzo
- 500 Shots
- Posts: 990
- Joined: 31 Dec 2015 00:20
- Location: Sedona
- Has thanked: 248 times
- Been thanked: 282 times
Re: Refinish stock questions
Sanding is never a bad thing. You got all the advice about relieving the barrel & barrel band, yes? I used Watco Danish oil, followed by Bri wax, and got a pretty dull finish. I’m currently on a boiled linseed oil binge, but I’ve never tried it on banana wood. No reason it wouldn’t work, although banana wood is inherently oily, and won’t suction oil finishes as well as walnut.
-
- 2000 Shots
- Posts: 3942
- Joined: 04 Feb 2014 05:30
- Location: SoCal Loco
- Has thanked: 137 times
- Been thanked: 610 times
Re: Refinish stock questions
As has been mentioned some sanding should not be a problem.
Paint stripper in my experience is a mixed bag and usually doesn't work too well on stain.
Wood bleach is an option with stain but tends to be pretty harsh.
There have been reports that the stain on the Rossi can be washed off with tap water.
Paint stripper in my experience is a mixed bag and usually doesn't work too well on stain.
Wood bleach is an option with stain but tends to be pretty harsh.
There have been reports that the stain on the Rossi can be washed off with tap water.
- GasGuzzler
- Moderator
- Posts: 2755
- Joined: 02 Nov 2015 19:54
- Location: Cooke County, TX
- Has thanked: 310 times
- Been thanked: 453 times
Re: Refinish stock questions
I'll second that. I would start with rubbing alcohol.Archer wrote:There have been reports that the stain on the Rossi can be washed off with tap water.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
I've always been crazy but it's kept me from going insane.
I've always been crazy but it's kept me from going insane.
Re: Refinish stock questions
Rubbing alcohol easily removed the finish. I can easily reassemble the forearm band and mag band with no binding of parts so I don't think I need to fool with anything there. Can I get away without sanding the stock?
- GasGuzzler
- Moderator
- Posts: 2755
- Joined: 02 Nov 2015 19:54
- Location: Cooke County, TX
- Has thanked: 310 times
- Been thanked: 453 times
Re: Refinish stock questions
I would knock it down with 400 grit then wipe with alcohol again. TruOil will be glossy if left alone but if you let it dry for a week you can go over it very lightly with 600-1000 grit or my preference in this case, a Scotchbrite pad.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
I've always been crazy but it's kept me from going insane.
I've always been crazy but it's kept me from going insane.
Re: Refinish stock questions
Do I need to put stain on it before tru oil and if so what kind and color. I don't think the original finish penetrated the wood
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
-
- Posts: 125
- Joined: 24 Jun 2015 21:31
- Location: Canton
- Has thanked: 21 times
- Been thanked: 36 times
Re: Refinish stock questions
Get this kit . Every thing you need.
https://shop.birchwoodcasey.com/product ... h-kit.html
https://shop.birchwoodcasey.com/product ... h-kit.html