I use Murphy's Oil Soap with warm water and a soft toothbrush or nail brush. Go slow and work at it carefully. I dry witha hair dryer set on low heat.
If it needs it, I will follow with a clean cloth with a little turps on it. Any additional work / agents depends on what you're trying to remove, and from where.
You may have to use heat and a cloth with acetone (multiple passes) to get oil out of the head of the stock. If you are going to use real French polish, be aware that this is a shellac and alcohol mixture applies with pads and special technique. Do not do this if the original finish is not French polish. Use a tung oil mixture for your oil finish.
Last edited by Chukarman; 12/01/06 06:39 PM.
