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  1. 10th May 2009, 07:09 PM #1
    Ross W
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    I have been asked to remove a varnish finish from a small cot and paint it white.
    Can anyone recommend the best method to remove the varnish?
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  2. 10th May 2009, 07:25 PM #2
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    Can you not just sand it lightly to provide a key for the paint? If you have to strip it, I would recommend a meths or white spirit compatible formula.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ross W View Post
    I have been asked to remove a varnish finish from a small cot and paint it white.
    Can anyone recommend the best method to remove the varnish?
    All depend on what sort of varnish. If it's shellac based as above, if oil based paint stripper if it's Estaple sand then critter.


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    Default citrus strip

    I am very pleased to recommend this product; Citrus Strip.
    It works as well as the really nasty products that burn your skin and kill brain cells but I think you could even eat this stuff! NO methylene chloride only citrus oil.
    Yesterday I found out this stuff also keeps for years (5 in my case).
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  5. 20th May 2009, 06:37 PM #5
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    Thank you gentleman for your input, I opted for a light sand which worked fine
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