Posted by Paul on Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 8:03PM :
In Reply to: Media Plasting ? Need Info posted by The Dodge Boys on Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 5:16PM :
Based on 30 years experience restoring Antique Chris Craft boats, DONT blast wood to clean. You will destroy the surface so bad you might never be able to get it fair again.
Instead, use ZIP STRIP. Follow the directions on the can, dont rush it, let it do the work. Then strip with a sharp scrapper. When most of the paint/varnish is removed, apply another coat of ZIP STRIP, let it work then use BRONZE WOOL to work the rest of paint/varnish from the grain.
NEVER, NEVER use steel wool.....If you do, some very small pieces of the steel wool will
stick in the grain (you probably wont even see it), it time with mostiure the little pieces of steel wool will rust and there goes your paint/varnish.
Remember to have LOTS of good air flow when using ZIP STRIP. It contains Methlyn Chloride which is know to cause cancer. There are other products to strip wood, I have not found them to work as well. Pleanty of fresh air and a organic vapor respirator and all is well.
BRONZE WOOL is available at most quality Marine Supply houses that sell refinishing
products.
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