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PTD Psycho Tiki D Tiki Socialite The river Styx, can you pay the toll? Joined: Oct 13, 2006 Posts: 1857	PTD Psycho Tiki D Posted posted on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 12:35 PM TheBigT, I was able to remove most of the varnish with chemical remover. The tough spots were the areas not in direct sunlight for the past however many years. Those I have had to do some sanding on in order to remove what seems to be multiple layers of caked on and baked on varnish. I am almost there, but it has been way too hot outside the past few days to enjoy working on him, so I am waiting until the cool down later this week to finish up. I think this was redwood, at least the wood looks like it when I get past the outer finish. Still, I think he will be stained a dark color when the time comes. Thanks for asking and your advice! PTD

TheBigT,

I was able to remove most of the varnish with chemical remover. The tough spots were the areas not in direct sunlight for the past however many years. Those I have had to do some sanding on in order to remove what seems to be multiple layers of caked on and baked on varnish. I am almost there, but it has been way too hot outside the past few days to enjoy working on him, so I am waiting until the cool down later this week to finish up.

I think this was redwood, at least the wood looks like it when I get past the outer finish. Still, I think he will be stained a dark color when the time comes.

Thanks for asking and your advice!

PTD

Post #594601 by Psycho Tiki D on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 12:35 PM