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Removing finish from blank?
Posted by: Rob Grider (---.dhcp.insightbb.com)
Date: February 03, 2007 12:23PM

Could someone please inform me what grit sandpaper you would most likely use in order to strip the standard black finish of a St. Croix II blank down to the natural matt gray without removing stock? As always, thanks

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Re: Removing finish from blank?
Posted by: Jan-Ole Willers (168.187.155.---)
Date: February 03, 2007 12:57PM

Hi Rob,

I would start with scotchbrite. Had just a little similar project where I had best results with this type of stuff. If that will not work properly use 1000+ grid sandpaper. MAke teh blank wet and work careful and slowly with good light. Clean the area you work on in between frequently with water and a dry cloth to keep the overview over the entire process, to avoid bad surprises.

Rgds,
Ole

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Re: Removing finish from blank?
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (65.197.242.---)
Date: February 03, 2007 02:33PM

I used one of the citrus paint strippers to remove finish. Only had to lightly touch up some small spots with scothbrite, most came off while rubbing with the sharp edge of my plastic burnisher,

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Re: Removing finish from blank?
Posted by: Ken Finch (---.int.bellsouth.net)
Date: February 03, 2007 05:36PM

NO SANDPAPER!!! Use the Citri-Strip or Saf-Strip paint removers. I've used them a few times and gotten great results No harm to the blank and you don't risk harming the fibers with sandpaper grit cutting into the blank.

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Re: Removing finish from blank?
Posted by: shawn storey (---.satx.res.rr.com)
Date: February 03, 2007 08:51PM

so after you remove the finish off a rod what kind of paint would you use to refinish it with?

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Re: Removing finish from blank?
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: February 03, 2007 10:17PM

Shawn,
If you do a SEARCH on this site and type in something like paint blank and select ALL DATES you will get a ton of info/opinions

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: Removing finish from blank?
Posted by: Randy Parpart (Putter) (---.propel.com)
Date: February 04, 2007 12:50AM

Such as Trondak U40 Permagloss; the most durable blank (clear) finish. It can be mixed with pigments and color the blank, also.

Putter
Williston, ND

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Re: Removing finish from blank?
Posted by: William Bartlett (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: February 05, 2007 02:35PM

I've had really good success with the citrus strip also. You may want to scuff the clear overcoat so the stripper can penetrate better.

Bill in WV

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