Wood lightener for traveller

Post by **transitvan1234** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:14 pm

does any one know where i can get wood lightener i have tryed b & q and homebace but they have never herd of it

Post by **jonathon** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:19 pm

Try fresh lemon juice. All varnish will need to be removed first though.
Really works a treat

Post by **transitvan1234** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:37 pm

i have striped and sanded it just want to take the odd dark mark out

Post by **aupickup** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:59 pm

and lemon juice will do that

Post by **moggyminor16** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:01 pm

bleach been told that will work but wip on then wash after or will get lighter and lighter

Post by **MGFmad** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:55 pm

I needed to blend in the new wood with the old - Domestos worked well for me, just be carefull and don't oversand once bleached as the wood tends to go go darker.

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:25 am

be careful with any bleah on hardwoods, as the bleach can destroy the cell structure if not used properly

be kind to timber and use lemon juice

Post by **transitvan1234** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:25 am

lemon juice it is then thanks for the help

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:33 am

You will need about 6 fresh lemons, squeezed. Simply apply by brush leave overnight and be amazed at natures work. You may need to repeat the process for badly stained areas.
When fully dry sand back the surface and apply Cuprinol 5 star to kill any lingering fungi and prevent future spores. Let this soak in well, maybe a few coats, especially in cracks and joints.
Good luck, and don't worry if the wood looks yellow'y afterwards, it will sand off.