Gunsmithing Stock Finishing Question

[hugo121175]

I have just gotten done staining and then polyurethaning my new stock. Every thing was fine until my two year old son grabbed the half cured stock. Now I have my sons fingerprints up and down the stock. How do I get rid of these fingerprints?

Hugo

 

[Mgordon]

Re: Stock Finishing Question

Most likely you will have to sand them out and start over.

Mark

 

[hugo121175]

Re: Stock Finishing Question

Thanks..... Uggg!

 

[John L]

Re: Stock Finishing Question

Hugo,
Let the poly cure completely. You should be able to wet sand them out. Try not to go down to bare wood. Then just apply another light coat of poly. Oh yes and most important, hang the stock a little higher this time.

 

[hugo121175]

Re: Stock Finishing Question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John L</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hugo,
Let the poly cure completely. You should be able to wet sand them out. Try not to go down to bare wood. Then just apply another light coat of poly. Oh yes and most important, hang the stock a little higher this time. </div></div>

I was thinking 000 wool.....


Hugo

 

[geargrinder]

Re: Stock Finishing Question

Just leave it. It adds character and gives you a good story to tell.

 

[pjparker]

Re: Stock Finishing Question

Count your blessings, some people pay extra for texturing.

Paul