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CitriStrip?
Posted by:
Gary Kilmartin
(---.9.117.194.ctitech.com)
Date: October 26, 2014 09:02PM
I've been trying to remove the finish from a Loomis Bronzeback rod. This is something I've never attempted. Never been interested in a complete rebuild, but this is a "special" project.
The first attempt, I left the citristrip on for two hours; no results. Then four hours; no results. Then eight and then 24 hours; still no results. All I've managed to do is dull the finish slightly. Any suggestions? Re: CitriStrip?
Posted by:
Greg LaPolla
(---.dhcp.ahvl.nc.charter.com)
Date: October 27, 2014 02:23PM
When I have used citristrip, I usually brush it on foil pretty thick and wrap the rod in the foil for about 4 hours and the paint usually wipes off with a rag (sometimes a platic putty kniff for the little spots that refuse). Not sure how much you applied, but I have always had good luck doing it this way. Re: CitriStrip?
Posted by:
Jeremy Reed
(---.swo.res.rr.com)
Date: October 27, 2014 05:11PM
I don't think I've used it to remove a painted blank, but when I have used it to remove a finish, I do aluminum foil also. I also use water and a super fine scotchbrite pad to go over it after it has set for a few hours. Re: CitriStrip?
Posted by:
Gary Kilmartin
(---.sub-70-194-67.myvzw.com)
Date: October 27, 2014 08:59PM
Thanks gents, I haven't heard of the foil trick. I'll give it a shot. The blank has just had it's second 24 hour application. the citristrip had dried to an uneven white coating; sort of looked like white chocolate covered pretzels. I scraped it off with a plastic putty knife, and almost none of the finish came off.
I'm using the spraycan version. Sprayed it on as thick as I could get it. Had it running down the blank. I'm wondering now if the spraycan contains a milder version. Re: CitriStrip?
Posted by:
Greg LaPolla
(---.dhcp.ahvl.nc.charter.com)
Date: October 27, 2014 11:19PM
I use the gel stuff in the bottle. Never tried the spray. Re: CitriStrip?
Posted by:
Mo Yang
(---.dhcp.hspr.ca.charter.com)
Date: October 29, 2014 12:44AM
I use gel stuff too. Sat on the blank for 24 hours and paint came off pretty easily. I did it to a test section but don't see why it won't work for the whole blank. Re: CitriStrip?
Posted by:
jon tobey
(---.customer.broadstripe.net)
Date: February 15, 2015 01:10AM
On furniture projects I've never had luck with Citristrip below 80F, above that it can work miracles. Recently a local rod builder recommended 3M Easiest Stripper for a bamboo rod I'm working on. Re: CitriStrip?
Posted by:
Sterling Richards
(162.247.178.---)
Date: March 16, 2015 03:57PM
I have been refinishing furniture for about 15 years. Sometimes when I am refinishing old furniture I find it helps to rough up the finish first. I would recommend using 0000 steel wool. I usually only need to let it sit for 20-40 min and it comes right off.
I have also had better luck using the gel than the spray on stripper. I have not tried my hand on an old cane rod yet, but I imagine it would be the same. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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