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Tung oil stripper ?
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Quick question : I'm trying to remove an old blotchy tung oil finish so I can apply a fresh finish
What can I use to strip the old finish ?
Thanks guys
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Depending on what it really is,mineral spirits,acetone or alcohol should do it.
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I use Citrus strip on Tung.Poly,Tru Oil.removes in minutes
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Misread the title. Never mind... 
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Depending on what it really is,mineral spirits,acetone or alcohol should do it.
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Thanks arjay, it's a kitchen countertop that a client wants to refinish on her own , she asked for some pointers I told her I didn't know but I do know where to ask :-)
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if the house is closed up and the furnace and water heater have pilot lights,it could get interesting.
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Lacquer thinner, I sell the stuff. Doesn't evaporate as fast as acetone and mineral spirits or alcohol take longer.
Alcohol is for drinking while waiting for the lacquer thinner to do it's stuff.
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Lacquer thinner, I sell the stuff. Doesn't evaporate as fast as acetone and mineral spirits or alcohol take longer.
Alcohol is for drinking while waiting for the lacquer thinner to do it's stuff.
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Thanks I'll make sure to grab some alcohol haha
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About 20 years or so ago the furniture company here in town was putting in a new vinyl floor for a customer. They had just finished & went outside to clean the glue they were using off their tools & hands. The house exploded into flames from the glue fumes that ignited when the furnace came on. Needless to say the homeowner was highly PO'ed when he got a call at work his house was on fire. The house was a total loss.
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About 20 years or so ago the furniture company here in town was putting in a new vinyl floor for a customer. They had just finished & went outside to clean the glue they were using off their tools & hands. The house exploded into flames from the glue fumes that ignited when the furnace came on. Needless to say the homeowner was highly PO'ed when he got a call at work his house was on fire. The house was a total loss.
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Lacquer thinner, I sell the stuff. Doesn't evaporate as fast as acetone and mineral spirits or alcohol take longer.
Alcohol is for drinking while waiting for the lacquer thinner to do it's stuff.
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I use lacquer thinner for many different things, good degreaser too.
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Citrus Stripper if you have to strip. Tung oil isn't very hard and you might be better off just sanding it. What are you going to refinish with??
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Try the citrus stripper first. No flame concerns.
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