Touching up stocks?

[good ole boy]

I got a Renegade with beutifull wood that has some handling bumps and small scuff marks.Some are deeper than others but none are deeper than what I would say is 1/16th of an inch.Is there anything I can do w/out havin to redo the whole stock?I don,t want it to look tacky with a bunch of touchups showin up either.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

You could probably steam out those little dents no problem.

 

[MSK]

Would steaming out dents work on finished wood without destroying the finish?

Smollett

 

[Grizzly Adams]

As long as you are not too aggressive, your finish will likely be fine.

 

[Grumpa]

Damp cloth on the dent...hot iron...circular motion..light touch...when the steam rises, stop and check.

Been a long time since I did it, but "you should be fine".

 

[MSK]

Really? I am thrilled. There's a very shallow "line" compression across the wood on my side plate flat. I would love to get rid of that.

Thank you guys.
Smollett

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Really? I am thrilled. There's a very shallow "line" compression across the wood on my side plate flat. I would love to get rid of that.

Thank you guys.
Smollett

That should disappear no problem.

Good luck! :thumbsup:

 

[Zonie]

About the only time steaming won't allow the wood to return to its pre-dented condition is if the wood fibers were cut or broken.

Scratches and sharp edged dents cut the wood grain so steaming usually doesn't totally fix the problem.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

About the only time steaming won't allow the wood to return to its pre-dented condition is if the wood fibers were cut or broken.

Scratches and sharp edged dents cut the wood grain so steaming usually doesn't totally fix the problem.

This is a very important point to make. Even the shallowest dent will not be able to be removed if the fibers are damaged.

 

[good ole boy]

Then I might be screwed.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Have any pictures?

 

[good ole boy]

I,m lucky I know how to get on sites like this let alone send pics.Plus I don,t have one of those dorky phones.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

If you PM me I will give you my email and if you are able to send them to me that way I will post them for you.

 

[Dean2]

Steaming works great with oil type finishes. Varnish and plastic not so much. Those you usually have to take off at least the surface shine over the dent.

A light rub with oil on the spot that was steamed, after raising the dent, helps a lot. Also have found that a well rubbed in thin coat of oil once a year really helps keep stocks looking great.

 

[don hepler]

I don't have a dorky phone and I post pics on here. Don't need a phone, you need a camera.

 

[good ole boy]

The last camera I had I bought at the grocery store and then took it back there to get it,s pics developed.Is the glossy factory finish on my Renegade topped off with polyurethane?What type of oil are you talkin about rubbin on the stock?