[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Re-finish

Posted: 8/7/2007 7:11:31 PM EDT

Hey guns I'm new to this DIY stuff but I bought a bunch of material for refinishing the wood stock of the AK. I bought a finish called "Special Walnut", some rough & fine sandpaper, foam brushes, & a clear coating. Any thoughts and/or advice?

Posted: 8/7/2007 8:20:51 PM EDT

[#1]

If there is a finish on the wood already, you will need to strip it.

Posted: 8/7/2007 8:22:38 PM EDT

[#2]

I got the sandpaper for stripping the old finish

Posted: 8/7/2007 9:01:47 PM EDT

[#3]

I just recently refinished the wood on my AK. You're going to want to use a chemical stripper rather than sanding. If you just go the sanding route, the stock will be a whole lot smaller than it originally was. This is a good guide

I neglected to take a before picture; however, the furniture sported the ugly WASR finish.

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v107/133/24/2358367/n2358367_39666618_8877.jpg

Posted: 8/7/2007 9:20:52 PM EDT

[#4]

Yes, strip with a good paint stripper, there are lots of good ones at Lowes and Home Depot. Then sand with 100-150 lightly, moving up above 200 grit. That'll get the wood nice and smooth and you'll be set to stain and topcoat.

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