Stripping Remmie stock?
- Thread starter rockrat
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I have been using Citri-strip on some older Remington stocks and it has worked very well. It's safe to use and easy to dispose when finished. I first used it on an old Weatherby stock and I was amazed at how well it worked. Just brush it on and leave it overnight. The last gun I used this on was an old Remington 40x and the finish wiped off with a rag the next day.
Prose
Silver $$ Contributor
I have a recent post about renewing a ruger 77mkii stock with antique oil finish.
I used heavy duty stripper, it took about 8 minutes.
There is a website that shows some interesting things that could help you. I used Larry Potterfields videos from midwayusa.com
http://sparetimeactivities.net/StockOils.htm
I used heavy duty stripper, it took about 8 minutes.
There is a website that shows some interesting things that could help you. I used Larry Potterfields videos from midwayusa.com
http://sparetimeactivities.net/StockOils.htm
Remington used a few different finishes...if it's that high gloss stuff like they use on 700 BDL's for example the only thing I ever had any luck with was aircraft grade stripper. I think that high gloss stuff is epoxy and I couldn't get regular stripper to work too good. One thing I would suggest, once you have all the old finish off you might want to try a good "cleaning" with stuff called "Wood Bleach". It's oxyalic acid and it removes stains in the wood that might be under the finish. it just helps to clean it up some and the wood will look more uniform and when you are done with the new finish it looks new and not "refinished". Good luck.
I have also used the orange CitriStrip with good results. After coating the stock, wrap with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying and leave for 2-3 hours, repeat as necessary. Usually after a couple of times, they turn out pretty well done.
If its current production (deep sealed finish) its probably urethane.
Gel stripper is the only way to go. Break the clear coat open with 150-100 grit
sand paper before you apply gel. Then wrap in plastic. Scotch bright pad and water
will finish the clean up. If your in a hurry and don't want to wait for the
stock to dry after clean up. Acetone or lacquer thinner can be used with
scotch bright instead of water.
Gel stripper is the only way to go. Break the clear coat open with 150-100 grit
sand paper before you apply gel. Then wrap in plastic. Scotch bright pad and water
will finish the clean up. If your in a hurry and don't want to wait for the
stock to dry after clean up. Acetone or lacquer thinner can be used with
scotch bright instead of water.
jepp2
Gold $$ Contributor
I was at a similar point a couple of months ago. I stripped mine with acetone. I wound up deciding to go with Arrow Wood Finish (I had never heard of it before, but when I searched it seemed to be very popular on this forum). So here is my thread: http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/what-should-i-use-to-finish-my-rifle-stock.3928589/
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