Need advice... Removing Cosmoline + Refinishing a Mosin Stock? (Read 14521 times)

Jl808

Need advice... Removing Cosmoline + Refinishing a Mosin Stock?
« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2013, 08:27:13 PM »
Mr Farnknocker - the car oven idea is working.  After leaving the stock wrapped in paper towel and garbage bag, I was able to sweat out more cosmoline and had more scrubbing to do.  I think another couple of rounds should do it.

Echo5Alpha - thanks for the warning about warping the wood. I am a bit concerned how much the heat plus washing is warping the wood stock. I think I should reassemble it tonight to check.

Q - yes I dislike a shiny look and will try the red mahogany stain.  Thanks for the tip!
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