cougar69 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi, I have a rifle stock that I want to refinish. It has a varnish type finish on it. I used paint & varnish remover on it & it did nothing. I`m thinking it might be polyurathane. I`m told that nothing will touch it if it is. Is there anything out there that will without having to sand it off? I really don`t want to sand a lot because it`s checkered. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitano Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi, I have a rifle stock that I want to refinish. It has a varnish type finish on it. I used paint & varnish remover on it & it did nothing. I`m thinking it might be polyurathane. I`m told that nothing will touch it if it is. Is there anything out there that will without having to sand it off? I really don`t want to sand a lot because it`s checkered. Thanks in advance. Is it one of the Remington's from the '70s? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricrenz Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 No problem! Yes, polyurethane can be removed. Use any remover containing methylene cloride. There is probably a wax buildup on the finish preventing the remover from working. Simply rough up and de-gloss the finish with fine sandpaper or steel wool. The finish will peel in layers so you may have to do it twice. For the checkering, use an old toothbrush to clean the grooves to prevent damage. Clean up with denatured alcohol or turpentine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar69 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Paul, Rem no. It`s an Interarms Mark X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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