sanding down rifle

[beggsybluestaff 1]

i am wanting to sand down my air arms s410 carbine and want to know what sandpaper to use and what oil or varnish to use cheers guys

[the_stig 6,614]

some medium sandpaper first then some fine , wire wool might help if the sandpapers to course you`ll put groves in it try sanding some scrap timber first .. teak oils always a good bet or bees wax , varnish ronseal yacht varnish oil based matt or gloss finish if it looses it colour stain it with colron wood dye first then varnish over dont rush it allow plenty of drying time otherwise you`ll knacker it ...

Edited February 18, 2010 by the_stig

[marko 30]

i done the lightning for my son using wet and dry very fine and took a while but got a great finish with no grooves or scratches of the heavy stuff i use the woodstains with plenty of drying times in between as already said also use the wire wool to take out any patches that become sticky and unsightly.

[garfield 23]

as above Edited February 18, 2010 by garfield

[Edgar 1]

Be careful not to rub the edges off the checkering.