Originally Posted By: james-l
Raw linseed oil and a 3M pad, something MP recommended. You will be amazed at the results.


You'll be amazed alright, amazed at how you removed your finish.

Be very careful using 3M Scotchbrite pads on a soft finish like TruOil or a hand rubbed linseed oil. They are very aggressive and you will eat right through the finish to bare wood in a heartbeat if you go at it too hard. Also, there are varying grades of Scotchbrite pads, some much more coarse than others, so if you decide to risk this method, better be sure you get the least aggressive grade.

Also, there is no need to use raw linseed oil because boiled linseed is so slow to cure it won't matter for a cleaning. Also suggest thinning it 50/50 if you use it.

I would recommend using rottenstone mixed with thinned blo and a microfiber cloth for cleaning, but you can probably achieve a better result with the Birchwood-Casey Stock Sheen and Conditioner I mentioned above.

Remember, you're cleaning, not refinishing.
JR


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