You have to try a test on an area hidden - is this varnish to the action underneath hidden by stock ?
You could try rubbing the blobs at least if not all ie using liquid abrasives rather than paper ..but again on a hidden area .
Recently I bought a nice rifle, the action of which appears to be matt anodised (if there's such a thing), and the stock WAS oiled walnut.
However it's bedn painted in a varnish of some sorr that has horrible blobs and runs, and just can't be ignored.
Ang suggestions to get it off and get to the original wood?
Would stripper harm the anodised finish?
Please help as my eyes hurt looking at it!!
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You have to try a test on an area hidden - is this varnish to the action underneath hidden by stock ?
You could try rubbing the blobs at least if not all ie using liquid abrasives rather than paper ..but again on a hidden area .
My thoughts are that you need to be sure what the original finish was. If it was straight oil, fine, but if it has any kind of stain, you may well end up with a patchy finish. I would hand sand it all off starting with fine and ending with very fine it you are sure it's not stained. If you block sand the nibs down it will stop you ending up with an uneven finish.
Let's face it, from the sound of it you have little to lose and you can always get it camo dipped or painted if it doesn't work out.
Second half of the first video and all of the econd video.
https://youtu.be/C2vpsDy-UUk
https://youtu.be/MjUAIjf96ug
The shame is the rifle is nearly new. It's in this section as you folks are the go to for restoration info!!
I want to preserve the chequering and get back to the walnut. The original finish was indeed oiled walnut, I've checked.
I'll buy a selection of solvents and a paint stripper today.
Question. Will paint stripper attack the white plastic spacer on the butt plate? The but recoil pad comes off but the spacer seems bonded on.
I can try a small patch test but it's going to be ugly if it does attack it as the butt is designed to be removed for access.
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