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    How to Deep Clean a Surplus Stock

    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
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    Stu swears by this method.

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    Awesome! I will try this.

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    I can't seem to find any "Purple Power"in My area.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Prince Humperdink View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jak View Post
    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
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    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
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    Gloves are a must! I think Purple Power was originally used as a defoliant in Viet Nam.
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    I know most Napa stores carry it. I dont think stores like auto zone,advance auto carry it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jak View Post
    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?
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