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wood bleach

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Hi All,
Does anyone know a source for quart size 2 part wood bleach. I found a place for gallon size of klean-strip wood bleach (amazon) but its $80. I only need a small amount. thanks jim
 
Hi All, Does anyone know a source for quart size 2 part wood bleach. I found a place for gallon size of klean-strip wood bleach (amazon) but its $80. I only need a small amount. thanks jim

Jim, it would be better to post this question in the main forum. This section is for chapter related questions.

I use to get Kleanstrip in pint sizes but no more. Right after I bough the gallon size for about $60 on Amazon, which will last me forever and then some
Garry Guenrher wrote an article on making your own wood bleach.
Page 52 of 28-1 Feb 2013
Same part A and part B

Al
 
Wood bleach is very hard to find in my state due to extreme over-regulation. I found a Zinsser product at a Woodcraft store in the state next door recently. Small package of 2 part bleach for about $13 if I remember correctly.

Just in case you don't want to mess with chemicals.
 
Some Home Depot and Lowes stores sell Kleen Strip in the quart packages. But if you do a Google search you may find some home remedies that work better, depending on the wood.
I used to buy some bleach from Homestead finishing that was awesome but don't see they sell it anymore.
 
I found a source in Toronto and just received it $12.00 for about 8 oz. I was trying it last night and mixed more than I needed. does it have a shelf life once mixed or can it be keep in a sealed container and used again
 
I found a source in Toronto and just received it $12.00 for about 8 oz. I was trying it last night and mixed more than I needed. does it have a shelf life once mixed or can it be keep in a sealed container and used again
Sean, It won't last too long when mixed.
I have a 4 oz ( shot glass) it works great for mixing and applying.

I usually mix 1/2 oz of A and a 1/2 oz of B and that goes a long way.
The foam brushes I use to apply it for nicely in the glass.
Al
 
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