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ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION DISCUSSION BOARD
Posted By: James Schooley <furnitureissues@earthlink.net> (0-1pool246-82.nas2.sioux-city1.ia.us.da.qwest.net)
In Response To: Re: Using Oxalic Acid (Don Shaeffer)
Date: 4/7/5 22:05
Disolve the Oxalic Acid crystals in some warm water, avoid a metal container. As the ctystals disolve they will combine with the water and once it has absorbed as much as it can you will notice them collecting on the bottom, this is a saturate solution and is ready for use. Select a nylon brush to put a complete and heavy coat of the mix over the surface to be bleached and allow to set till dry. If all the stains are gone wash off the powder with a bucket of warm water and a rinse rag, repeat and dry off the surface. Then sand and finish as you would normally, if you notice you are sneezing more than you are accustomed to, then you need to rinse more completely. If there are still stains or the lightening is not adequate, then you can repeat the bleaching process again before final rinse. The oxalic acid is not a highly toxic mix but will cause a redness on your hands after some exposure, so gloves are a good idea. Close the container tightly and save for futher use.
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