Burgess two pack on old frames

[johnm]

Does anyone know what happens if you apply the Burgess two part sealer and top gloss without removing all the old varnish.

We've attacked Maggie's wood and removed all the loose stuff back to bare wood and she looks distinctly piebald now. However some of the varnish is still very firmly attached and I face many hours with sandpaper or masking all the paint and applying varnish remover.

Any experience gratefully received

[les]

I understand your difficulty but I think you may see a difference in the finish if you leave the old stuff on. The thinking behind this opinion is the fact that the sealer will be able to soak in to the bare wood, but not the areas where the varnish remains, this invariably causes an uneven finish. However try a small area and see how it dries, the directions should give you an indication as well.

[johnm]

Thanks Les. your assessment seems accurate. We removed the varnish as best we could and then applied the sealer and wiped away excess. Then we applied the top gloss. The overall effect is pretty good but you can tell those areas where we failed to get all the old stuff off.

[Blunt]

john....never having done the job you're doing, but having restored varnished wood before....I'd suggest you try scraping the difficult sections with a "drag scraper" (my name for it)

I have had great success removing paint, varnish, sealants etc. which are right up against a surface I don't want to touch (your trav's paintwork)

I cannot find a piccy of mine atm, but its about 15" long and has removable double-sided blades similar to electric planer blades.

mine's a two handed tool with a knob/grip above the blade (ohhhh matron!)


screwfix's nearest looking tool is http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 3&ts=81842

mines a much heavier duty tool than that though...

I'll google it

hope that helps

[Blunt]

ah found it!

this is the 1 I have http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=9215

[johnm]

Wow! Looks like an amazing piece of kit. I'll have to have one for future work.

[ColinP]

John,

I've used the varnish scraper by the trade name of "Skarsten" - there's a small (sharp) hook blade which is replaceable. Works well one you've mastered the knack.

I'm told that the old professionals used a glass bottle - smash it in pieces and choose a "correct" sized piece. Never fancied that myself ...

COlin

[Cam]

I'm told that the old professionals used a glass bottle - smash it in pieces and choose a "correct" sized piece.

That's what Harry Cook does with his original traveller (as featured in Original Morris Minor by Ray Newell).

The wood is original and in great condition. I have seen it in the flesh and it looks like brand new!

http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/RallyPics/ ... 03_118.JPG