remove old wax etc. from old furniture
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04-19-02, 07:13 AM
remove old wax etc. from old furniture
CAN I USE MINERAL SPIRITS TO REMOVE OLD FURNISH AND HOW DO I USE IT?
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04-19-02, 04:10 PM
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Mineral spirits will remove dirt, oil, grease, & wax from furniture and will not harm the finish. It can be applied with a rag, but on most pieces I usually use either 00 steel wool or a plastic mesh scrubby like you'd use for dishes.
Mineral spirits will NOT harm (much less remove) any cured finish).
The downside (and the reason I don't use paint thinner (mineral spirits) is it leaves a residue of its own. I use VM&P naphtha - available at any good paint store. It's cleaner, works faster, and leaves no residue. It is highly flammable, however, so take appropriate precautions.
Mineral spirits will NOT harm (much less remove) any cured finish).
The downside (and the reason I don't use paint thinner (mineral spirits) is it leaves a residue of its own. I use VM&P naphtha - available at any good paint store. It's cleaner, works faster, and leaves no residue. It is highly flammable, however, so take appropriate precautions.
