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Richardt
07-11-2002, 11:04 PM
I am working on a cedar strip sailboat that is stained black from screws & nails used in construction. I am looking for methods of reducing or removing them.

Thank You
Richardt
07-11-2002, 11:04 PM
I am working on a cedar strip sailboat that is stained black from screws & nails used in construction. I am looking for methods of reducing or removing them.

Thank You
Richardt
07-11-2002, 11:04 PM
I am working on a cedar strip sailboat that is stained black from screws & nails used in construction. I am looking for methods of reducing or removing them.

Thank You
carlg
07-12-2002, 12:35 AM
I'm not sure how it would work on cedar, but I've used a dilute solution of Clorox to bleach dark spots on other woods.
carlg
07-12-2002, 12:35 AM
I'm not sure how it would work on cedar, but I've used a dilute solution of Clorox to bleach dark spots on other woods.
carlg
07-12-2002, 12:35 AM
I'm not sure how it would work on cedar, but I've used a dilute solution of Clorox to bleach dark spots on other woods.
ken mcclure
07-12-2002, 09:39 AM
I have pretty good luck with oxalic acid and rust stains.
ken mcclure
07-12-2002, 09:39 AM
I have pretty good luck with oxalic acid and rust stains.
ken mcclure
07-12-2002, 09:39 AM
I have pretty good luck with oxalic acid and rust stains.
Tom Dugan
07-12-2002, 11:45 AM
I gather this is a restoration? In antique furniture this is known as patina. Not a problem, but a feature. :D

Seriously though, if this is an old boat don't feel the need to make it look brand new. It's probably earned all of the wear it's showing. Oxalic acid will probably remove most of the stain, but I wouldn't fret about the remaining 5%-10%.

-T
Tom Dugan
07-12-2002, 11:45 AM
I gather this is a restoration? In antique furniture this is known as patina. Not a problem, but a feature. :D

Seriously though, if this is an old boat don't feel the need to make it look brand new. It's probably earned all of the wear it's showing. Oxalic acid will probably remove most of the stain, but I wouldn't fret about the remaining 5%-10%.

-T
Tom Dugan
07-12-2002, 11:45 AM
I gather this is a restoration? In antique furniture this is known as patina. Not a problem, but a feature. :D

Seriously though, if this is an old boat don't feel the need to make it look brand new. It's probably earned all of the wear it's showing. Oxalic acid will probably remove most of the stain, but I wouldn't fret about the remaining 5%-10%.

-T