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Removing varnish with vodka??

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 2011-07-25 13:48:21

I recently bought a second hand light oak table that has been badly varnished with a thin coat which is peeling in spots. Seeing as I now have a day off, I want to start stripping it but I have no denatured alcohol and no way to get to a DIY shop. I do, however, have a half bottle of vodka that I'd be willing to sacrifice…

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25-07-2011 2:48pm

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I recently bought a second hand light oak table that has been badly varnished with a thin coat which is peeling in spots. Seeing as I now have a day off, I want to start stripping it but I have no denatured alcohol and no way to get to a DIY shop. I do, however, have a half bottle of vodka that I'd be willing to sacrifice for the cause..... Will this work or will it just be a waste of the blessed stuff?

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#2 26-07-2011 12:25am
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Vodka or any alcohol will not remove a solvent based finish like most varnishes (polyurethane) or cellulose lacquers etc. Best bet is some proprietary varnish stripper followed by sandpaper.

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