Hi all (read ADVICE in the title ) No metal today, i'm looking for a way to make this wood look lighter, i think it's made out of coffin wood as we say here (pine), it's at leat 60 years old and well dry. I stripped the paint with a metal brush, then buffed it with scotch brite pads, the surface is very smooth and now i need to make it lighter in color. If i use normal transparent varnish it'll go darker i guess ? I've seen some with a hint of white mixed in, will it achive what i'm looking for ?
You can get Polyx Oil with a hint of white.....I think its what they call RAW......its not obvious until youve put about 3 coats on
This was never my best subject, but from memory oxalic acid bleahes pine Wood treatment and chemicals is a minefield what works on one might have a reverse affect on another
Liberon do a white wax which works quite well. +1 for not varnishing. The Liberon product is called " Cire à Céruser". ATB, Daniel
I've seen that in LeroyMerlin, never used it and i might buy some tomorrow I'm going to venture on all the solutions givin, on the backside
@Jay1st https://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/decorating-and-wood-care/ This place is good for wood care and wax.