Kenny Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) well, im trying to achieve this. that is a redwood top, and my problem is, on my practice runs, im getting lots of red undertones(from the wood) has anyone had experiance bleaching wood (preferably peroxide bleach) any other suggestions? (PLEASE HELP!) Kenny EDIT: i used the search and came up with no real good info, *mostly bleach selection* im really curious to see what Drak has to say here, he seems to be soemwhat of an expert in the field of finishing Edited March 6, 2008 by Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maikman Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 i dont know much about redwood but I doubt it can get to the white level to dye it to the hue you're looking for with bleach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdstone Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I use Rustin wood bleach on mahogany with good success. Rustins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 cool, did you get any drying of the wood, or small cracking accour? redwoods a fairly pourus softwood, so i'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdstone Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 cool, did you get any drying of the wood, or small cracking accour? redwoods a fairly pourus softwood, so i'm concerned. No i can't think of any problems. It wont go completely white but it will go a few shades lighter. Redwood might go a bit pink. Its worth buying some a testing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 well i got some part a/b wood bleach yesterday at rockler. klean-strip i believe ill post pics and give you guys results when the woods bleached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddler68 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 well i got some part a/b wood bleach yesterday at rockler. klean-strip i believe ill post pics and give you guys results when the woods bleached If I'm not mistaken, that's the same 2-part stuff I've used. It rocks! Don't bother with the single container stuff they sell at Woodcraft... it is worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Different types of bleach work better for different stains. Here is a little bit of text copied from another web site (plenty of ino on bleaching out there on the web). Bleaches are highly reactive chemicals that break down the color(s) in the wood. There are basically three types of chemicals most commonly used to bleach wood, Oxalic acid, Sodium hypochlorite and a two part A/B wood bleach. Oxalic acid is a good choice for removing stains in wood, but is very poisonous. Sodium hypochlorite usually works well on aniline dye, but once again is dangerous in inexperienced hands. The two part A/B wood bleach is what I use and the one I suggest you try. It is by far the most effective all around and easiest to use, however, (like any chemical) you must still take great care when using this or any other bleach or wood lightner. Depending on what you are trying to do, remove old stains and dyes, remove discoloration from tannic acid, stains from molds, pigment in the wood, or what have you. Different chemicals would be more effective. Personally, I avoid bleaching because I like the natural look of wood. Some natural pigments may rise back over time(these bleaches are very superficial fixes) and counteract what you are doing over time. Stains that are close to the surace (mold staining, applied stains and dyes and such) these bleaches should do very well. I don't really understand why you would want to bleach Redwood. It seems like the cost of bleaching would make it as expensive as buying a lighter colored Maple, Beech, Birch or what have you for your top. Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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