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I have a BSS that I am considering refinishing this winter. I was planning on removing the factory finish with Zip Strip. Any other suggestions for removing that wonderful, thick factory finish?
Thanks,
Jeff
"We are men of action. Lies do not become us."
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Sidelock
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If you have access to a Rockler Woodworking I have used there Heavy Duty Stripper a number of times and it has always cut the finish, even on a couple of Brownings I did (one a .22 rf and anther and O/U).
Just be sure to follow the instructions, be sure to use two sets of rubber gloves (one a heavy set of chemical gloves) and use in a well ventilated area.
It ain't cheap but it works...
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Sidelock
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Thanks for the tip. I'll get some and try it.
Jeff
"We are men of action. Lies do not become us."
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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That heavy Browning finish can sometimes be removed with a heat gun.
Bill Ferguson
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Sidelock
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I trid some of the Rockland stripper on Weatherby Athena, DID NOt TOUCH THE FINISH, Tried aircraft paint remover DID NOT WORK EITHER, GOOD LUCK
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Zip Strip will absolutely work. It does not come off in one shot, I cold water rinse off the gunk, let the wood dry, and do it again. I've had to scrape some finish off too, but it's softened/brittle after 3 go-rounds.
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