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cleaning handquards
2/20/2009 5:15:52 PM
bought a set of carved handguards from a board member. I don't want to change them that much, but they are "dirty" with cosmoline; I think. They feel greasy, can I just wait until summer, wrap in black plastic, and sweat it out in the car? Then can just put a few coat of tung oil or boiled linseed oil for protection? I like how they look now, just not the greasy feel. The searches seem to deal with complete refinishing.
Thanks.
Thanks.
2/21/2009 10:47:03 AM
I'd try hot water and dishwasher soap. That soap is really harsh and will eat skin so use gloves. I'd just use a plastic brush to work the soap with a little hot water. Rinse, repeat until they don't feel greasy anymore.
That's how I prepped the wood on my AES-10B. I then did about 6 coats of tung oil, rubbing with fine steel wool between each coat. BSW
That's how I prepped the wood on my AES-10B. I then did about 6 coats of tung oil, rubbing with fine steel wool between each coat. BSW
2/21/2009 9:50:36 PM
Thanks. Looks great.
3/16/2009 1:04:53 PM
Try the dry soapy water and then treat with Linseed oil.
