Stock refinishing

[Donzi16]

Good Afternoon. Looking for information on stripping the finish off my Left hand 870. Tried a spray on stripper with no luck. Even after 24 hrs. Also would like to lighten up the stock & fore arm handle as they are to dark.any ideas on a light stain? Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Scorpion8]

Birchwood-Casey makes a complete line of gunstock refinishing stuff. Available at most gun shops or online. Dye color? Well, that's just what looks good to your eye.

[Donzi16]

Thank you for the information. I'll try to find this kit at local gun store & on line. Your right about stain color. I'll get it stripped & see what's appealing. Thanks again.

[Scorpion8]

I'll get it stripped & see what's appealing. Thanks again.

Almost any hardware store has wood stripper, depends just whether you want non-toxic, all-natural, or heavy-duty-so-toxic has to be done outside. Lots of it smells awful. I think last time I used some "orange citrus-based" stripper and it worked well. Just don't rush, and don't scrape too hard to gouge the stock wood.