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Topic: Paint spills on deck.
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Bosmass |
posted 07-23-2003 09:22 AM ET (US)
I read PMUCCIOLO post (6/27/03) and the responses; will it work on a deck or flooring. Here is my problem. In re-varnishing the mahogany on my Whaler I dripped varnish on the floor and now it has turned dark. The Whaler flooring is a textured surface and the varnish is on and in the textur. I’ve tried cleaners, paint remover, alcohol (denatured) and a scrub brush, but the stain is still there. What can I use to remove the stains?
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TomsFoolery
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posted 07-23-2003 09:48 AM ET (US)
If all else fails,you can probably do what I recently did with several spots in the non-skid floor. I took a dental pick and spent several hours picking out what appeared to be dried epoxy or possibly varnish. Whatever it was had gotten brittle and I could chip small bits away. It turned out great with no damage but be prepared to spend some time as I had to go around each little knob from all directions. I bought the dental pick at a flea market. (Shipshewana,IN)Good Luck. |
Jarhead
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posted 07-23-2003 11:44 AM ET (US)
Have you tried acetone? |
Adam13Whaler
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posted 07-24-2003 08:20 AM ET (US)
Try MEK, it think it stands for Methonal Ethonal Ketone. You can get it at Home Depot. That stuff works wonders. Just use it in a well venilated area and NO SMOKING. |
Bosmass
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posted 07-24-2003 08:46 AM ET (US)
Acetone seems to be the solvent, although it only works with elbow grease accompanied by Joe Constiglione’s play by play of the Red Sox game on the radio. There are still some faint areas of stain but I think after tonight’s scrubbing they’ll come out. Thanks for the advice.
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