How to Deep Clean a Surplus Stock

[Orlando]

If you decide to do a deep cleaning and refinish of the wood here is how I do it. Takes maybe 10 -15 minutes for a completetly clean bare stock . Its a really simple ,easy and alot less harsh than other methods
I first take Purple Power degreaser full strength and put it in a spray bottle.

I then spray down the stock with full strength degreaser, immediataly you will see years of grease. oil and dirt start to roll off

I then take a soft nylon bristle brush and go over the stock.
Rinse very well with hot water while rubbing with brush .
I will usually do procedure one more time except the last time wipe dry with cotton towel.
If stock is very oil soaked it may take another cleaning .
I then let the stock set to dry out of direct heat source.
If it drys slowly you have a less chance of wood warping.

This is what the wood looks like after drying


I let the stock dry for a day or two before refinishing

[timshufflin]

Stu swears by this method.

[toolman]

Awesome! I will try this.

[Prince Humperdink]

I can't seem to find any "Purple Power"in My area.

[jak]

I can't seem to find any "Purple Power"in My area.

Walmart has their generic brand of purple power, but I can't remember the name of it.
Some of the auto parts stores carry Purple Power.

[Prince Humperdink]

Walmart has their generic brand of purple power, but I can't remember the name of it.
Some of the auto parts stores carry Purple Power.

Thanks John,I checked the Auto parts stores Here,but Will Try Wal Mart next time I go there.
Ryan

[jak]

Ryan, Here's a link from the purple power website showing the stores that carry the stuff.
Hopefully some are near you.

http://www.clean-rite.com/storelocator.html

[Punch The Clown]

Gloves are a must! I think Purple Power was originally used as a defoliant in Viet Nam.

[toolman]

I know most Napa stores carry it. I dont think stores like auto zone,advance auto carry it.

[Prince Humperdink]

Ryan, Here's a link from the purple power website showing the stores that carry the stuff.
Hopefully some are near you.

http://www.clean-rite.com/storelocator.html

Thanks for the link John.I live in a very small Town,but We have both an O'reilly,and Car Quest.Perhaps They can order it in for Me?