How to Remove or Lighten Stains on Wood using Oxalic Acid

In this video Simon demonstrates how Gilboys Antique Restorers use oxalic acid to remove stains and marks, often without the need to sand the surface. You can now buy Oxalic Acid on our website: http://bit.ly/3QZIon9 The best way to remove stains from wood furniture is by using oxalic acid. Professional furniture restorers have been using this very safe and easy to apply treatment for decades. Oxalic acid is very effective at removing food and drink stains, including spilled red wine and water marks. In this easy to follow video guide, I describe how anyone can use oxalic acid to remove unwanted marks from their wooden furniture. I've been restoring furniture since I completed my apprenticeship in 1991. Establishing Gilboys restoration early in 1994 with the help of HRH The Princes Trust. Video Chapter Index 00:05 Introduction 00:23 Preparing the bare solid oak for treatment 02:00 Mixing the oxalic and washing soda 04:10 Applying the oxalic with a sponge scourer 08:02 The results of using the oxalic on oak 09:00 Treating mahogany with oxalic 09:50 Stripping the mahogany 11:30 Preparation before applying the oxalic to mahogany 12:50 Applying the oxalic acid to the wood 15:30 washing soda reaction with oxalic 17:13 The difference between modern veneer and an antique veneer 18:12 Close up of washing soda reaction 20:12 Results after 24 hrs 20:44 Using a small artists brush for detailed, spot removal of stains and marks 22:09 How to apply french polish (shellac) to show off the wood 23:57 Applying the polisher's fad to the wood surface 24:32 A french polishers mop 24:51 Showing off the mahogany finish 25:47 Applying a fad to the treated oak 26:10 Close up of the sealed oak 26:25 Conclusion