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greengable123
03-02-02, 03:18 PM
I have a 25 yr old oak/vaneer inlay set that I would like to try and strip and repaint. I had seen a set in a magazine (BHG) that was painted the color & texture of wedgewood blue.
My question? Is it feasible to strip it, prime and paint or just sand it, binn it and repaint?
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jlob66
03-03-02, 10:41 AM
Stripping compounds can lift the veneer; I was successful with denatured alcohol and very fine steel wool when removing nasty scratched old varnish from a buffet. I ended with an oil finish on the piece, not paint.
George
03-03-02, 11:00 AM
As mentioned above, stripping presents a hazard. In your case, it's not necessary. Sand, Prime, and paint.