SpencerC Posted November 7, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 7, 2013 So I WOULD use a stain, but I have so many hidden glue spots on my deck that I fear the stain would highlight them considerably. Is there some sort of clear coat I could put on it to make the wood maybe one shade darker and bring out the lines and the grain of the wood. I also want it to look more flat, right now it looks like each plank is sort of rounded on the top, I tried sanding it but it doesn't help a whole lot, I think it's just the way basswood or whatever this is looks. I want it to look less like the first picture and more like the second. Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerC Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted November 7, 2013 Here's some more of my deck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted November 7, 2013 Share #3 Posted November 7, 2013 One trick I do is once I am done, before I stain I will take some alcohol and just lightly wipe down the area enough so the alcohol wets the wood but doesn't soak it. This can often show those nasty glue splotches, the alcohol won't soak in where there is glue. Also, if using PVA (white glue) a rag dampened with alcohol can sometimes be used to clean up glue splotches. If everything looks good, I take a wood conditioner and wipe down the whole area. This does two things, one it is a slightly darker "wet" look and will again show any glue splotches which may hinder the appearance, and if there aren't any it pre conditions the wood for stain. If you are fairly certain the glue is going to be a problem no matter what, then Brian's suggestion above is a good way to go. It richens up the wood color without exposing glue mishaps. Q A's Revenge, The Sailor and Anja 3 Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted November 7, 2013 Share #4 Posted November 7, 2013 Hi Spencer If you wish to get the deck flatter,I suggest using a cabinet scraper to level it up a bit.You will have to be careful you don't catch the braces at the sides though. Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerC Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted November 8, 2013 Well there is absolutely no way to get the glue off, I've tried sanding, using uncure, nothing works. So is there something that will make it look more "hardwood" like? Without having the glue show up? Is there something that will make it slightly darker including the glue? For example paint would turn the glue the color of the paint as well as the deck plank. Is there some sort of clear coat that will turn the wood a darker shade and make it look more... Shiny? More like a hardwood floor like the sample picture I showed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerC Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted November 8, 2013 I suppose I could ... so I'm really out of options then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 8, 2013 Share #7 Posted November 8, 2013 Spencer, What kind of glue? If PVA, use alcohol (90%). If CA (superglue) use acetone. Soak down a bit cloth and wipe.... and wipe.... and wipe. Scraping with a scraper or even a razor blade while the glue is softened will help. Q A's Revenge and WackoWolf 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted November 8, 2013 Share #8 Posted November 8, 2013 I have used scrapers and chisel scalpels to remove glue stains as mtaylor has mentioned. Just be very careful not to use a lot of force when scraping. As Brian C has mentioned also, rip up and relay the planks as a last resort. I have also done this in the past. Hope this helps Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrypsk Posted November 8, 2013 Share #9 Posted November 8, 2013 I'm anxious to see how this turns out as I know there will be some glue spots to address on my hull's 2nd planking. Quote Current Build: Constructo Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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