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Post by larryh86gt on Jan 22, 2010 9:39:40 GMT -6
  I bought an inexpensive unfinished Mexican mask last week. From the humidity in Mexico and being enclosed in my luggage when I unpacked yesterday the piece was becoming covered in mold. I don't know what kind of wood it is. It's very light. I sprayed it with a bleach/water solution mist to stop the growth. I'm thinking of finishing it with a oil based walnut stain and then some urethane. I think the dark walnut will cover any moldy spots and look OK. Your thoughts or suggestions? Thanks, Larry |
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Post by TDHofstetter on Jan 22, 2010 10:00:09 GMT -6
I think that should do it just fine. You might want to dry it a little more, though, before you finish it. Give it a couple of weeks in the warmth of the house first.
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Post by sawduster on Jan 22, 2010 10:42:58 GMT -6
Bleach was what I was gonna recommend.
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Post by tw on Jan 22, 2010 11:07:51 GMT -6
There are some washing agents made for the purpose of killing mold and washing it off. They are intended for use in the construction branch.
I do not know which brands are sold over there but surely somebody will know.
Thorough drying is important.
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Post by larryh86gt on Jan 22, 2010 11:27:48 GMT -6
OK guys, a thorough drying and then the walnut stain. I also bought a heavier mask made out of cedar that had a finish on the face side. This one came out of the luggage covered with mold and half inch spores formed already. I hit it with the bleach solution and brushed it and it looks fine. I've got them sitting on top of my heat registers in the house to dry.
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Larry
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Post by imahic on Jan 22, 2010 12:05:49 GMT -6
I get a chuckle out of some of the estimates I see as an insurance adjuster regarding water remediation. Our estimate pays for anti microbial agent and the contractors estimate says the same thing. I tell people that is a fancy word for bleach water....lol
Mike
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Post by Stretch on Jan 22, 2010 12:25:28 GMT -6
Depending on how big it is, I would consider soaking it in alcohol to dry it out. I'd worry about it splitting if you leave it sitting on the heat register.
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Post by larryh86gt on Jan 22, 2010 12:46:42 GMT -6
Depending on how big it is, I would consider soaking it in alcohol to dry it out. I'd worry about it splitting if you leave it sitting on the heat register. They are both pretty good sized. I'm gonna have to take my chances with the drying I guess. |
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Post by sawduster on Jan 22, 2010 13:06:57 GMT -6
I get a chuckle out of some of the estimates I see as an insurance adjuster regarding water remediation. Our estimate pays for anti microbial agent and the contractors estimate says the same thing. I tell people that is a fancy word for bleach water....lol Mike Can't charge a lot for bleach water, but you can for "anti-microbial agent". That sounds real special, and special is expensive. ;D |
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Post by TDHofstetter on Jan 22, 2010 19:48:21 GMT -6
Depending on how big it is, I would consider soaking it in alcohol to dry it out. I'd worry about it splitting if you leave it sitting on the heat register. They are both pretty good sized. I'm gonna have to take my chances with the drying I guess. Stretch does have a point. It may be best to dry 'em just off to the side someplace, not directly on a register. The register may dry 'em a bit faster than they can stand. |
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Post by larryh86gt on Jan 22, 2010 19:56:34 GMT -6
They are both pretty good sized. I'm gonna have to take my chances with the drying I guess. Stretch does have a point. It may be best to dry 'em just off to the side someplace, not directly on a register. The register may dry 'em a bit faster than they can stand. OK - I pulled them off the registers when I got home from work tonight. I'll let them dry out slowly and hope for the best. Larry |
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Post by Doug B on Jan 23, 2010 2:13:45 GMT -6
Put em in DNA if you can...that will dry and eliminate the mold. I have a 5 gal bucket filled with DNA for bowl blanks, and they have exactly the same problems...mold and cracking. DNA takes care of both problems.
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Post by larryh86gt on Apr 12, 2010 8:47:09 GMT -6
 Finally got some time to get a finish on the mask. Some walnut stain and a coat of poly. I think I saved it. I don't see the mold and no cracks. Larry |
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