Gasoline to Refinish Table PROBLEM!

14 years ago

I hired this guy to refinish my kitchen table and he used automobil gas to strip the varnish. I just about freaked. 7 days later, I still smell it on the tabletop. He did not poly it yet.

He said he didn't let it soak in and was right behind it with a sander.

Any recommendations on how to get the smell out and do you think poly will cover the smell?

I'm worried about my family's health and don't want to bring it in the house.

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bobismyuncle
14 years ago
A true professional?
User
14 years ago
Might try using alcohol on a rag to remove the gas.

I've used gas to clean a lot of things in my life, but stripping varnish on furniture was never one.
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my3babypeaches
Original Author
14 years ago
My main concern is do remove the gas because otherwise I don't want to bring it in the house. What are your thoughts? I'm not sure if I should begin shipping for a new table.
brickeyee
14 years ago
Naptha or oderless paint thinner.

Wipe it down.

It may take a couple applications and some tincture of time.
amrad
14 years ago
I looked this up online, and they used to use gasoline in the 1920's to clean the surface after the varnish was removed.

that is scary, you might try sealing the table with a thin coat of shellac.

this stuff may get rid of the smell

http://nokout.com/store/product.php?productid=16174&cat=258&page=1
glennsfc
14 years ago
The smell will eventually leave the piece.