The Rattler
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I am removing lubricating gun oil from a 105 year old stock prior to sanding and refinishing. The “neck” of the stock including the pistol grip to the end that attaches to the receiver was a deep dark black from the oil. After stripping old finish and wiping with a rag soaked with acetone, there was still oil to be removed.
I then submerged the affected end into a bucket of acetone. That removed a substantial amount, but there is still more to go. It was submerged for 7 1/2 hours.
Is there a limit to how long the stock should be submerged in acetone? Should I just keep it submerged until the oil is gone or no progress is being made?
Will a steam iron and wet cloth remove what hasn’t yet been removed?
All ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks.
I then submerged the affected end into a bucket of acetone. That removed a substantial amount, but there is still more to go. It was submerged for 7 1/2 hours.
Is there a limit to how long the stock should be submerged in acetone? Should I just keep it submerged until the oil is gone or no progress is being made?
Will a steam iron and wet cloth remove what hasn’t yet been removed?
All ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks.
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