Citristrip & Saran Wrap to Remove Finishes

I use cheap ol’ Saran Warp.

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

Making sure I push all the air out and push it into all the nooks & crannies.

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

I leave it for 12-24 hrs.

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

Come back a day later and the magic has happened!

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

It turns the previous varnish, stain or paint into light powder like substance. It’s not the gooey, sticky Citristrip substance that you get when you don’t wait a day or so to remove.

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

I use 50/50 D-natured alcohol/H20 & a soft bristle tooth brush to remove excess Citristrip.I then set the table in the sun for a few hrs to dry out. Took my 180 grit sand paper and smoothed it out with my sander.

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

A coat of wood conditioner that I make (50/50 Shellac/D-natured alcohol) & let it dry. The seal with General Finishes Arm-R-Seal.

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects
citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

This is when I knew that the choice of not painting was the best choice for this piece. Look at the two toned color of the wood. I don’t always paint!

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

 

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

 

citristrip suran wrap to remove finishes, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, woodworking projects

That beautiful top was been ignored but not any longer!!You can see more of my pieces on my FB pge Rehab to Fab.

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