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<p>[QUOTE="Cheri, post: 2732689, member: 16401"]I have recently tool a class in refinishing furniture. They suggest using Citristrip for removing layers of paint/stain from wood furniture. Citristrip is a mild stripper which often requires several applications but is less harmful to the wood. They do not love sanding as it does often harm the wood - and they especially do not recommend it for veneer as it is often so thin that sanding may render it unusabable. Once you have finished using the stripper, they suggest cleaning the wood with denatured alcohol and 0000 grade steel wool. Use the steel wool with the grain and then wipe off the excess with a paper towel. Note denatured alochol is highly flammable (and evaporates quickly) so treat it accordingly. You may want to go to Utube to find a demonstration[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Cheri, post: 2732689, member: 16401"]I have recently tool a class in refinishing furniture. They suggest using Citristrip for removing layers of paint/stain from wood furniture. Citristrip is a mild stripper which often requires several applications but is less harmful to the wood. They do not love sanding as it does often harm the wood - and they especially do not recommend it for veneer as it is often so thin that sanding may render it unusabable. Once you have finished using the stripper, they suggest cleaning the wood with denatured alcohol and 0000 grade steel wool. Use the steel wool with the grain and then wipe off the excess with a paper towel. Note denatured alochol is highly flammable (and evaporates quickly) so treat it accordingly. You may want to go to Utube to find a demonstration[/QUOTE]
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