Russian Capture K98 "red finish"

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How do I get the red shelack off the K98? I dont want to bubba it just clean it up a little.


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[Bart212]

Is the stock Laminated or solid???

 

[MauserMike]

0000 steel wool and alcohol

 

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Laminated

Bart212 it is laminated.

HHB

 

[Bart212]

Don't use any solvents then as they can break down the glue. Go with what MauserMike suggested. But the method that I use is:

1st) Number 000 steel wool to get the most off .
2nd) Then once your down to bare wood spray down with alcohol to curl up the really fine fibers then go to the number 0000

 

[Coyote Ugly]

I find these two methods work best on a RC.

 

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Oh man that first picture hurts!

 

[Claven2]

Denatured alcohol on rags, followed by buffing with #0000 steel wool, and A LOT of patience is what you need.

 

[desporterizer]

The shellac on my k98 was of such high quality, I took it off with a plastic spoon.

 

[C96]

Use a paint brush and Circa antique furniture stripper (this will not remove any markings on the stock) and wipe it off with fine steel wool. Then depending on if it is laminated or hardwood, you can use a 5% iodine solution to bring out the grain or colour, then rub the entire stock down with natural bee's wax.
Do not use boiled linseed oil to refinish a k98k stock.
PM me if you want the complete instructions.