I bought a Husqvarna M96 in 9.3x57 recently. I don't know if the stock is original. It is an orangy lighter coloured stock. It is in good shape no cracks and nice checkering. I would like to refinish it darker like walnut colour. I don't want to spend hours on this stock. How do you strip all the old finish out of the checkering? Help please.
HELP.. Stock refinishing questions.
- Thread starter hardek
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Remove all the metal or plastic parts first. If you have access to someone with commercial dip tanks, these seem to do a much better job of loosening the old finish than the stuff you buy in the hardware store. After a bit of work with fine sandpaper, I've had really good luck with Watco Danish Oil which seals as well as stains, then finishing with a Varathane spray. Keep the RTFI principle in mind. The Watco comes in different shades and the Varathane in glossy, satin or matt finishes.
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