Re: Stus-List varnishing

2014-08-27 Thread Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
Gentle heating with a heat gun will soften old varnish and paint making it easier to remove with the previously mentioned methods. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle [Description: cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bev Pa

Re: Stus-List varnishing

2014-08-27 Thread Sylvain Laplante via CnC-List
v Parslow' ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 2:16 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List varnishing Bev,   I’ve had excellent results using a spray bottle with 50% clear vinegar & water.  The black stuff comes off with a soft brush.  Scrub perpendicular to the grain.     Reg

Re: Stus-List varnishing

2014-08-27 Thread Ron Ricci via CnC-List
Bev, I've had excellent results using a spray bottle with 50% clear vinegar & water. The black stuff comes off with a soft brush. Scrub perpendicular to the grain. Regards, Ron Ronald V. Ricci S/V Patriot C&C 37+ Bristol, RI ron.ri...@1968.usna.c

Re: Stus-List varnishing

2014-08-27 Thread Wally Bryant via CnC-List
You mean actually on the deck fiberglass, as in stuff that leaked under the masking tape because it's nearly impossible to get a good seal on textured non-skid? The citrus based strippers won't hurt fiberglass. Under *no* circumstance would I recommend a strong stripper like Jabsco. It will

Re: Stus-List varnishing

2014-08-27 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are pretty amazing. Try that first. You might also try smith's clear penetrating epoxy to seal the wood before varnishing. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Aug 27, 2014 10:46 AM, "Bev Parslow via CnC-List" wrote: > Ready to start varnishing but how

Re: Stus-List varnishing

2014-08-27 Thread Andrew Burton via CnC-List
Try regular laundry bleach first. Then you may have to carefully work with a sharp chisel to get the old varnish off. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 10:46 AM, Bev Parslow via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Ready to start varnishing but how can I get rid of the accumu

Re: Stus-List varnishing

2014-08-27 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
Have you tried a good sharp scraper? -- Original Message -- From: Bev Parslow via CnC-List To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Subject: Stus-List varnishing Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:46:20 -0700 Ready to start varnishing but how can I get rid of the accumulated black of old varnish, d