Post #144844 by spy-tiki on Sat, Mar 5, 2005 2:37 PM

Found soume pretty messed up rattan stuff and want to save it. So, how did everyone's projects turn out?

Here are a couple of questions:

What is a scrubbie sponge? Is it something special for refinishing or what?

"take them to the car wash and hit them on SOAP then RINSE with the pressure wand until clean" - After using CITRUSTRIP I'd rather not haul the stuff to a car wash in my Miata...I'll get goo all over the car. how much success will I have with my hose and a good nozzle at home? Or should I really find a way to get stuff to the car wash? Are there cheap pressure washer kind of things out there that would work well?

"0000 light steel wool" - Is this to get the extra crud off after stripping? Does it smooth out imperfections? How should I fill nicks and dings?

"a quality Cabot or Minwax stain, and a durable finish)" - What is the concencus on finishes? Is the boiled linseed oil the favorite? How do various finishes hold up? Sorry if this is stupid, but do I have to boil the linseed oil or does it just come that way?

One last question. That wrapping stuff. I know you have to soak it for a day or two. Are there any tricks to getting it to hold on well and look good?

Thanks for any info!