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Im sure at least part of it is wax. probably alot of other stuff too. I will try the murphies on a small area see how it works. thanks
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Brent, I'd use Murphy's Oil Soap and a toothbrush. Then wipe it off with a dry damp rag or paper towel. Don't soak it with water, it's not good for the wood. Murphy's will not harm any finish, but there may not be much finish under the old built up gunk. So be prepared that you may have to re-fresh the French Polish finish.
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Dave, if you're saying to use Murphy's straight up, no water, I agree with you. Just use a damp cloth to wipe off the grime and excess when done. I tried it with Murphy's, water and a toothbrush in the checkering and the water lifted the wood fibres a bit.... not a good result.
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01-14-2011, 03:10 PM | #6 | ||||||
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thanks everyone. I cant believe the amount of junk that was on that old gun. I didnt buy a black parker afterall.
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Stock Cleaning
Wiping the stock down with a soft rag and mineral spirits or turpentine may get rid of some of the wax and make the clean up easier. Use the paste version of Murphy's, and rub it around with your finger. If you can't get the paste use the liquid sparingly; it's half water. If solid finish remains beneath the grime you will probably need to clean the surface with mineral spirits to make the new finish stick.
If 80 or 90 % 0f the old finish remains, it is sometimes possible to redistribute it with a little alchohol on a rag wrapped around your finger. Don't try this without some practice. If you do refinish with French Polish and it appears too glossy, it can be rubbed out with a little white mineral oil and rottenstone. Best, Austin |
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01-14-2011, 08:37 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Mineral spirits or turpentine won't dissolve the original shellac finish?
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Turpentine and mineral spirits won't dissolve shellac, but alchohol and warm water will. Tru Value carries Murphy's paste; and least they always have,
Best Austin |
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