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  1. #1
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    Default WIP small silky oak desk

    G'day All,

    Bought a desk for my son, who starts prep next year, but it is painted in lovely (not) 70's lime green.

    I will post some photos when I reduce the file size.

    Question...I have remove 99.9% of the paint from the top, but there is white undercoat still in the grain. I am using 0000 steel wool and metho, which seems to be working, but I was wondering if acetone may be better.

    Stuart J.
    Last edited by brizylad; 21st November 2009 at 03:34 PM. Reason: images added

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    This is a copy of an earlier post.
    Paint will stay in the grain of oak.
    I use a feast watson "Old Baltic Pine" Stain to reduce the appearance of the white.

    Stripping Paint: Method of stripping I use...

    • I find the best stripper is the methyl chloride variety (any brand)
    • Paint on stripper and leave until paint softens.
    • Strip off using a paint scrapper.
    • Apply another coat of stripper.
    • If more paint is to be stripped then use a paint scraper OR
    • If majority of paint has been removed then use coarse steel wool to remove residue.
    • Finally wash the surface with metho and steel wool. (This should remove all the paint on timber, but if oak and open grain then some paint remains in the grain.)
    • I suggest leaving the door until last. Get the skill required first on drawers. The paint in the corners of the door panel can be removed with a point or sharp knife.
    Cleaning timber surface:

    • What sort of sander do you have?
    • If you need to buy a sander, consider purchasing a 125mm random orbital sander. (It will do the majority of sanding tasks.)
    • Sand all exterior surfaces with 80 or 120 grit.
    • Fill all holes and gaps with wood stop. (If new handles are used the screw pitch could be different!)
    Finish:

    • A clear finish will look attractive.
    • If the cabinet is to be painted, then do it in enamel, undercoat and top coat.
    • What finish do you intend to use?

    Hilton

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    Default Thanks Hilton

    I remember reading your post when it came up in my searches.

    I have a belt and orbital sander. Haven't used the belt on the desk yet, but I think I used the orbital with 80 grit before I took the photos.

    I want to do a clear finish following Wongo's instructions. I have had good results in the past.

    Stuart J.

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