Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - refinishing camel back trunk

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01-07-01, 10:31 AM
hi, i am restoring a camel back trunk and would like to know how if i can remove aluminum paint from the wood and the canvas.it has been on there a very long time.thankyou


George
01-07-01, 11:16 AM
Removing the paint from the wood can be accomplished with a good stripper. Removing the paint from teh canvsa between (actually under) the metal bands is a 'No-Win' situation. The last trunk I did I removed the canvas and replaced it with new.