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Author	Topic:   Removeing varnish from a deck.
Nauset70	posted 05-17-2003 11:28 PM ET (US)         I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to remove varnish from a deck with an anti-skid texture. I am refinishing the center consol of my 1970 Nauset(?) and while it’s off the boat I figure this is probably my best chance to clean up the large amount of varnish dripped on the deck by the previous owner. I’m hoping I can get it off the ‘smooth’ part of the interior with rubbing compound but the textured part of the deck looks like a tough job. As a last resort do you think a thin coat of deck paint on just the textured part would look presentable or would the varnish ‘creep’ through? Thanks.
David Jenkins	posted 05-18-2003 08:40 AM ET (US)             Try using a heat gun to warm it up, then scrubbing it with fine steel wool soaked in a special varnish thinner like Interlux 216 (sold at West Marine and Boaters World).
Nauset70	posted 05-18-2003 06:54 PM ET (US)             Thanks for the advice ... I'll give it a try.
NHKatama	posted 05-18-2003 11:25 PM ET (US)             Do not use steel wool. It will leave little particules that will then rust and leave rust stains on your deck. Use Bronze wool, or a scouring pad (green pad). Good luck, Blue skys to you, ~~~~Pete

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