My First Amberola

[Covah]

Transdye is what I used to match the new and old oak. The sides match perfectly in color, the only successful part of this project. I had to use filler because I had scrubbed out paint with a wire brush which opened the grain and to hide remaining paint down in the grain.

[need4art]

Next time you are faced with paint in wood grain there a few things that you can try. Believe it or not-oven cleaner will remove many types of paint that has gotten into the paint grain.Spray it on and wait about 15-20 min. as the foam disapates it will lift the paint to the surface-works on wood as well as fiberglass I use it remove trapped paint that has gotten into the gelcoat on corvettes that are pre 63.
Another thing that works well is lye. But you have to be careful-mix to manufactors directions-swab on-use gloves that are for chemical use and eye protection. wait 5-8 min. then wipe down. Repeat if necessary. Yes grain will raise. In both cases nultrize surface with a mixture of baking soda and water in a spray bottle. wipe down as soon as there is no chemical reaction. I use a heat blower to dry-yep a hair dryer will work-work the wood until it is dry. I have done 4 units and not had the veneer lift using these methods and hundreds of antique frames.
Good luck on your next project
Abe

[estott]

Another old technique is to apply a thin coat of shellac over the remaining bits of paint and then strip again. The theory is that the finish will bind to the paint and help lift it.

[Covah]

[OrthoSean]

Very nice! 30s are such nice little machines...

Sean