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Visitors tips Removing old finishes from wood

If you are looking to remove an old finish from wood, but leaving the mellowed wood intact, where the finish is marked, scratched, etc. This can be done best with methylated spirits and fine 0000 wire wool which will work on 90% of antique furniture, the remaining 10% can be removed with paint stripper.