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Title: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on April 01, 2015, 09:45:26 am

Any suggestions (or, previous threads) for stripping--maybe even retillering and backing--a self bow that has several coats of Tru Oil? Of course, my main concern is to not muck up the back of the self bow too much in case I decide not to back it. Thanks.

Title: Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
Post by: Pappy on April 01, 2015, 10:02:48 am

I use a scrapper, I use it very lightly of course. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on April 01, 2015, 10:06:04 am

Any certain kind? Thanks.

Title: Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
Post by: IdahoMatt on April 01, 2015, 10:08:16 am

The sharper the better.  Like a pocket knife or something like that.  Nice and delicate. :)

Title: Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
Post by: missilemaster on April 01, 2015, 10:12:30 am

If it is over top of snakeskins, wipe it with acetone and scrape with your fingernail till its almost through then rub it with a rubber sandpaper cleaner block. Paul came up with it! :D

Title: Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
Post by: PatM on April 01, 2015, 10:16:57 am

Acetone and a scotchbrite pad.

Title: Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on April 01, 2015, 10:42:06 am

Sounds good. Great advice, guys. Thanks.

Title: Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
Post by: Pat B on April 01, 2015, 10:53:36 am

I've lightly scraped Tru-Oil off a bow and a buffing with 0000 steel wool. This is one reason I prefer Tru-Oil, ease of repairing and refinishing.