what is the best method. I have a night stand I got a garage sale when I was 5, and I am trying to refinish it natural (or even a rustic kid of look) it is yellow pine, and was stained a dark brown. I have tried kutz-it, but that didn't do it, and laundry bleach didn't do it either. The only other methods I've heard of are hydrogen peroxide in the sun or Oxalic acid. What is the best way to get it down to a natural color?
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Sandpaper... Lots and lots of sandpaper...
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Lowe's sell a stain remover under the Jasco brand that is fairly effective. Like Unc says, you are still going to need lots of sandpaper!Last edited by Pappy; 10-29-2007, 04:44 AM.Don, aka Pappy,
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I would try some stripper before I used any sandpaper. If you have to use it inside, try Citra Strip, it's a non MC based stripper that smells like oranges, and cleans up with water. Or, if you use an MC based stripper, do it outside with good ventilation. You may need several applications. You should wear gloves for either.Comment
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Sandpaper has always worked for me. Every time I've tried using a stain remover I ended up sanding anyway. Now I just skip the stain remover and go to the sanding. Use a coarser grit - 120 or 150 to remove the stain. Anything above 150 will load up quickly and you will burn through more paper.David
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