,,,Here is one of my violins I wish to re-finish (although looking at it now I can not imagine why?!) It must have been the color: I did not like how it had turned out...
..What I use: Saran wrap to seal the QRB in so it does not dry out, a plastic bowl to pour the QRB into (use a small brush to apply to the paper towel, and masking tape to hold together.
...Once the QRB has loosened the varnish, I use one of these to scrape off down to the bare wood. You do not want to scratch the bare wood surface.
...Cut the paper towel to the shape of the rib surface (Bounty brand) and tape into position all around instrument. Next, brush on enough QRP to saturate the paper towel. Quickly cover with Sarah wrap and tape up tight.
...Wait 15 or 20 minutes and then remove a small area and scrape the coagulated old varnish down to bare wood; move to next section, exposing only what can be removed quickly.
..Notice how the old varnish is lifted and ready to be removed. Repeat as necessary until the surface is clear and smooth...
...The old removed varnish...all the coloring in the varnish is evident here.
..Do each violin plate separately, cut the paper towel to exact outline shape of plate and tape in place (3/4" masking tape) as shown. Have Saran wrap sheet ready and then brush QRB on to paper towel to saturate surface, then quickly cover with plastic film and tape tightly. Again wait about 15 to 20 minutes...
...The de-varnished violin (showing original wood pre-staining), ready for re-finishing.
QRB Varnish Removal Technique (Or similar Varnish remover...)
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