Difference between revisions of "Remove Paint from Wooden Objects and Refinish Them"
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# While the old paint is tender because of the heat - scrape the paint up as it wrinkles. Once the paint begins to bubble and wrinkle, immediately scrape the paint up with a broad paint scraper. Work on and on likewise on the next small areas until you do the whole object. | # While the old paint is tender because of the heat - scrape the paint up as it wrinkles. Once the paint begins to bubble and wrinkle, immediately scrape the paint up with a broad paint scraper. Work on and on likewise on the next small areas until you do the whole object. | ||
# Now you may pack everything up and turn off the Heat Gun so that nothing gets in your way. Now this is the hard part: The above mentioned final sanding and polishing. | # Now you may pack everything up and turn off the Heat Gun so that nothing gets in your way. Now this is the hard part: The above mentioned final sanding and polishing. | ||
| − | #* Stay calm if a fire starts. They are usually small flames. If a fire does start, turn off the plugs first then move out the heat gun and sprinkle the water onto the fire. | + | #* Stay calm if a fire starts. They are usually small flames. If a fire does start, turn off the plugs first then move out the heat gun and sprinkle the water onto the fire. |
# Now you can make it smooth - scrape the object with Sandpaper and your choice of grain. You use sandpaper because it makes the object smooth and it get rids of the paint you couldn't scrape off with the heat and the spatula. | # Now you can make it smooth - scrape the object with Sandpaper and your choice of grain. You use sandpaper because it makes the object smooth and it get rids of the paint you couldn't scrape off with the heat and the spatula. | ||
=== Chemical Stripper Method === | === Chemical Stripper Method === | ||
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'''''For all these steps you should wear a face masks and gloves to avoid any accidents. Also wear long pants and shirts with long sleeves.''''' | '''''For all these steps you should wear a face masks and gloves to avoid any accidents. Also wear long pants and shirts with long sleeves.''''' | ||
# Prepare all your chemicals used to remove the paint and make sure nothing is obstructing the event. It's best to use to method if the paint is on a polished wood piece. | # Prepare all your chemicals used to remove the paint and make sure nothing is obstructing the event. It's best to use to method if the paint is on a polished wood piece. | ||
| − | #* You could try using detergent, linseed oil (and boiled), acetone, lacquer thinner or paint thinners. Keep in mind that lacquer thinners and paint thinners are very strong. Also, detergent shouldn't have contact with your skin as it can make your hand feel dry, slippery or wrinkly. After use, wash your hand. | + | #* You could try using detergent, linseed oil (and boiled), acetone, lacquer thinner or paint thinners. Keep in mind that lacquer thinners and paint thinners are very strong. Also, detergent shouldn't have contact with your skin as it can make your hand feel dry, slippery or wrinkly. After use, wash your hand. |
# Apply some of the chemical on the paint using a cotton. Now you can start scraping the paint with a scraper or wipe it with a cloth. | # Apply some of the chemical on the paint using a cotton. Now you can start scraping the paint with a scraper or wipe it with a cloth. | ||
#* '''BEWARE:''' If poisoning occurs please tell someone else to call your country's Poison information center or the ambulance if the pain is unbearable but it is not likely that it would occur if you do wear the objects above. Just be very careful about everything you do. | #* '''BEWARE:''' If poisoning occurs please tell someone else to call your country's Poison information center or the ambulance if the pain is unbearable but it is not likely that it would occur if you do wear the objects above. Just be very careful about everything you do. | ||
