Danish Oil - Dribble Lines in Dry Film

[PeteT]

I made a mistake with my first effort with danish oil. After applying the third coat with a brush, I missed a section when wiping off the excess oil. I now have two dribble lines of dried oil.

What is the best way to remove these? I am not sure whether to use a solvent, wet-and-dry, sanding, etc.

Any ideas?

[Manuka Jock]

Try using a solvent before attempting wet sanding ( with the wet being the danish) .
What is the object and how big is it ?

[PeteT]

It is the vertical side frame of the back of a chair. There are 2 dribbles about 10cm long.

What grade of sand paper do you suggest?

[Manuka Jock]

The same grade as you last used in the wood before applying the first coat.
Try solvent first tho

[PeteT]

Thanks! I will give it a try and let you know how it turns out.

[conwood]

Hi PeteT,
I sometimes cut these dribbles with a sharp chisel, then sand. There-after I re-apply the finish with a cloth several times until it's all even again. Does soak up time but worth it.

cheers
conwwod