Removing gloss paint - Toybox RIP (Renovation in Progress)

[Lukey]

Hi all,

Just aquired a very very old toy/linen chest.

It has about 10 layers of caked on gloss white paint. I don't like chemicals to remove paint, and I know taht sanding doesn't work for gloss paints without using a million papers.

So I tried a new method, cupped wirebrush on a grinder to remove it down to wood, then sand smooth.

The paint is coming off fine, but when I get down to the wood I am left with a very very thin layer of now melted paint.

This is clogging the Orbital Sander that I have.

Any suggestions on how to make it easier?

Thanks !

Luke

 

[jonny boy]

There's a creamy product called redy strip that you spread on and leave for a few hours, the paint will just fall away with the hardened paste to leave just the wood underneath. It's the stuff that was advertised on t.v a while back and I haven't used it myself but a freind has assured me that it works perfectly. It is also enviromentally freindly and won't burn or have any adverse effect on your hands.

jonathan.

 

[router]

try using a heat gun..the elecric type,it will take it down to bare wood without burning

 

[Lukey]

But I have already stripped it and now have the remaining single burn layer of thin gloss....I will upload a pic later.

I am thinking of sanding with a belt sander...what do you think?

Oh, and I should add that I have absolutely no patience, and am hoping to finish most of the project tonight.

 

[chunkolini]

Try giving the wife a very small very sharp small scraper, and leaving her to get on with it for a few days.

 

[Lukey]

Try giving the wife a very small very sharp small scraper, and leaving her to get on with it for a few days.

:lol:

I am currently sanding it with a belt sander and it is coming off, but I fear I will go through 10 sander belts!

Can you clean a 'clogged' belt?

 

[DaveL]

Can you clean a 'clogged' belt?

Yes, you need something like this:

From Axminster, look here.

 

[Lukey]

Cool, will buy some.

Any info on what it 'is' and how it works? Just curious.

 

[engineer one]

is that redy strip anything like the orange stuff that others have advertised??

no one seems to have confirmed usage, but it obviously looks the way to go.

paul :wink:

 

[Roy Clarke]

Just aquired a very very old toy/linen chest.

I don't like chemicals to remove paint, .............

So I tried a new method, cupped wirebrush on a grinder..............

Probably removed 90% + of its potential value.

 

[Nick W]

Can you clean a 'clogged' belt?

Plastic wine 'corks' work well for belt cleaning - just don't try to use more than about 1/2 of the cork or you risk losing your finger prints.

 

[Lukey]

Just aquired a very very old toy/linen chest.

I don't like chemicals to remove paint, .............

So I tried a new method, cupped wirebrush on a grinder..............

Probably removed 90% + of its potential value.

Yes I am aware of that, however I think these types of units have the same value as a newer unit, so wouldn't make too much difference. I am simply looking for quickest way to resell.
I don't think it was particularly valuable anyway TBH.

 

[Lukey]

Just as an update, I have managed to begin getting down to wood.
I just made sure that the wirebrushing removed ALL of the paint completely.

I was left with a quite rough finish because of this, as one would expect.

Quick run over it with a belt sander, then a RAS and the result was great.

Now for the next question - wax or varnish?

 

[engineer one]

who is going to use it, kids or oldies

if the first then a friendly finish is of course important whilst us more mature :lol: people can take more abuse :roll:

paul :wink:

 

[Lukey]

I want it so that both can use it, young and old.
It will be sold eventually, so it will have to be 'multi-use' and will be sold as an ottoman, linen chest or toybox...

 

[engineer one]

maybe a water based varnish then would be the way to go.

depending upon what the colour or the un painted surface

paul :wink:

 

[Lukey]

What would be the benefit of waxed over varnish (ONLY AS I HAVE THE WAX IN, AND NO VARNISH!!! ) :lol:

 

[engineer one]

now you're trying to confuse me.


you gave me a choice :lol: :twisted:

go for the wax then :?


paul :wink:

 

[Lukey]

Here it is half finished,

and then the first problem comes up:
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... hp?t=19255

So any help welcome.