lol.....isn't that the way it always is? go figure.

Omg!!!! I was literally just going to comment the same exact thing!!!!

Ahhh hahaha same ⛵.

Me too, after sanding all last evening.

Happens to the best of us!

that's great to hear. I am showing this comment to my wife she thinks otherwise.

@TheChickenn08 Good luck with your project.

Also, I've just read all the comments. You're a really nice guy! Although it might be worth putting a FAQ in the video description. You keep getting asked the same questions over and over.

@@user-qk2iy8ke3d thanks for the tip I didn't know I could do that.I will look into how get that up.

thanks for taking the time to comment. when I am trying to get info on KZfaq on how to repair things I really dont have time for all that talking I just want to know how to get it done. I hope your project goes well.

I heard that! you are welcome 😊

Yes…that stuff just turns everything to goo!

thanks for the laugh...if you have TRIED in earnest to use that HOT MESS in a container, I so can relate. It should come with a woodworker's caution printed on the label. NOT intended for use on any project worth finishing.

Did you start your project? Hows it going? Im thinking of trying this on my dresser tomorrow

Well done thanks

that's great man! glad to hear it was a success.

oh you're welcome ! enjoy those projects definitely a labor of love.

I was wondering about that too. He said it twice.😃😃. Good video though.

Great to hear. yes ventilation will work and there is also a fume free version for more $$.

thanks for watching. glad this helped you.

that's nice thanks!

you're welcome.

lol. thank you.

I know what your were going through. I have been there. Thank you for your comment I am so glad this was helpful to you.

Hi AM I was wondering if you tried this idea with the oven cleaner, my husband and I just recently purchased a home too, the finish on the woodwork is horrendous and we have sanded our fingers to the bone. 😢 I hope I hear back from you Take good care, will looking forward to hearing from you.

@@cindyisbell2650 Hi Cindy, I didn't try. In my area is hard to open the windows (either too cold or too hot), so, I was concerned because of fumes (because even product without smell releases gases). I am considering using an electric sander to sand gently, my doors don't have any detail, what makes it "easier".

Hey AM, I am going to show this technique to my husband and see what he thinks, if we try this and have success I will let you know. Thanks for replying back. Have a great day.:-)

@@cindyisbell2650 Thanks Cindy! 🙂

great!

that's great! thanks for the tip.

How did the job go?

great! I hope this works for your project.

I'm willing to try this as I have a door with 6 window panels, bit I'm wondering if I can use the oven cleaner on the whole door? I would imagine so but wanted to know your thoughts. Thanks!

that's great your saving those doors. hope the project is a success.

Hi. Did it work out?

@@firemelon7296 Yes, it really got the old varnish off and out of the ridges very well, and fast, too. I used a wooden kebab stick to get the softened varnish gunk out of the profile ridges, and that was a good plan. Wiping down with old cloth, to avoid smearing it around. But, it caused a minor staining of the wood where the oven cleaner touched it.... I decided to hose the door down with the pressure washer and a fan type nozzle. After it dried, it looked normal again. So all in all, it was a success. I think that removal of really old varnish or paint should be done slowly...meaning letting the wood rest a few days between process steps involving chemicals, to make sure they either evaporated completely, or when washed off, to dry the wood grain perfectly. I then sanded it a few times more with fine grid paper, and it turned out beautiful! Now treating it with tung oil varnish.

Did this work? If so which oven cleaner did u use? My hands have been killing me all day sanding

did it work?

@@doranhoge8872 yes the oven cleaner works for stripping varnish. Make sure you are well ventilated.

Hi Larry, yes it would work, but it can get messy in a large area and I would take great care in protecting the baseboards from over spray. because oven cleaner also eats through paint.

by washing door with cold water. changing water frequently. also, someone commented that adding some vinegar to the water nuetrilzed the oven cleaner.

your welcome. Hope your project goes well

well a couple of reasons , 1st there are 4 doors in this hallway close to each other and looked rather dark. 2nd, I was selling my home and wanted to brighten the hallway up by painting them white . it looked great when I was done and the paint really accentuated the the detail in the doors.

Hi Michelle, With this technique it only removes the old finish from the surface and does not penetrate the wood, but then again, I am just some guy on KZfaq. best of luck to you in your travels on the open 🌊.

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That's great Sarah! thanks for the feed back.

yes, it will .

Yes it will be a pain,but you will love the results. good luck project.

yes if it is clear polyurethane your removing. I would do a small testing by taping off a indescete area and see the results. steps usually have multiple coats so you may want to leave the oven spray on there for 3 -5 minutes. good luck.

Did it work for you?

@@susankelly3136 Ahh, haven't done it yet. Putting off the task, not wanting to get involved since we found out our grandkids are moving out of state in a month. Don't want to waste our time with house remodel while they're still here. I'll let you know. Thanks!

Hi, these are all the ingredients. Water, Butane, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol Propyl Ether, Ethanolamine, Benzyl Alcohol, Smectite Clay, Paraffin Wax, Fragrance. Professional EASY-OFF® Heavy Duty Oven & Grill Cleaner

Aces mate. from Chicago

It is called easy off oven cleaner .

thank you for offering other methods of how to complete this project. the purpose of this video was to show another way of skinning a cat . as you know, there are many ways to accomplish this. This method is just one of those ways.

go for it ! best 👌

yes , also a comment mentioned to wipe wood down with vinegar and water solution to neutralize the cleaner.

yes I waited 72 hrs for wood to dry use 220 grit sand paper with orbital sander, and use 000 steel wool to sand hard to reach areas.

yes, u can on , I sanded the flat areas because I used wood filler on some areas.

I did this technique for staining also, and I was pleased with the results. I do recommend after removing varnish to let the wood dry out for 24-48 hours b4 applying on stain. Hope your project goes well!

@@2mikeherzog thanks for the reply. im refinishing a banister, risers, and some crown in a home with awfully heavily alligatoring poly. it looks like its covered in rhinestones lol.

@@adamzaloga9679 ah man that's a big job. This technique should save your shoulders and arms but remember to watch out for over spray. and do a test on a bottom riser. Good luck and I'm sure your project will turn out great!

sanded flat areas with 120 grit sand paper, used 00 steel wool for intricate or hard to reach areas. stain blocker primer, and 2 coats paint. Sanding b4 priming closes wood pores to reduce bleed through and gives a smooth surface.

Great question! it can affect certain wood differently. I would try a small test area in a corner not seen easily. Also, the washing with cold water is a vital step in this process.keep your rinse water fresh. Also someone mentioned to use vinegar and water solution to nutrilze cleaner after initially using water. good luck with your project I know it will turn out 👍

yes

Oh man I know what your going through. hang in there! you will enjoy the results, and this technique should allow you time to get your finger prints back.

That's great! good luck with the project abd that contrast will have such a warm look.

You are so welcome!

Any update on using steel wool? TIA

I wondered that immediately. It would probably remove more finish, but not absorb nearly as much, so going behind with a damp rag and then a dry rag would be good. Fine steel wool so you don't scratch it all up.

I’ve seen in you videos not to use steel wool if you are using a water based finish because you might not remove all the steel wool and then the remaining bits will rust. So, I’m thinking that you using a wet rag as a rinse could have the same problem.

you can use name brand " easy off" or off brand oven cleaner is fine too. if you're using indoors, make sure it's well ventilated area.

Thanks!

primer and paint final color. 👍

any brand will do.

yes, you can. just let the wood thougherly dry from wiping with cold clean water.