Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - motor oil soaked into antique table
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tenlizzy
09-08-01, 05:49 AM
Is there anyway I can get motor oil out of wood?
I found a cute little antique table in the back of my Dad's shed one day while helping him clean.
I have stripped the table of the 2 coats of nasty green paint. Some paint has soaked into wood. And sanded, I also washed it down with Dawn soap.
I stained it and set it outside, when I went back to get, you can see where the oil has surfaced again. Does anyone have a solution? I will not be able to put any kind of varnish on it or doilly in this shape.
Thanks
I found a cute little antique table in the back of my Dad's shed one day while helping him clean.
I have stripped the table of the 2 coats of nasty green paint. Some paint has soaked into wood. And sanded, I also washed it down with Dawn soap.
I stained it and set it outside, when I went back to get, you can see where the oil has surfaced again. Does anyone have a solution? I will not be able to put any kind of varnish on it or doilly in this shape.
Thanks
George
09-08-01, 09:46 AM
Ten:
Forget about soap and water - use paint thinner (mineral spirits) or VM&P Naphtha to cut the oil. A number of applications, with steel wool, allowing it to dry completely afterward so you can see your progress.
This is going to take some time - probably a wekk or more.
Forget about soap and water - use paint thinner (mineral spirits) or VM&P Naphtha to cut the oil. A number of applications, with steel wool, allowing it to dry completely afterward so you can see your progress.
This is going to take some time - probably a wekk or more.