r/canadaguns • u/smclassy • Apr 01 '26

Fix my gun Wood stock repair? (Sks)

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Hey,

My all matching Sks came with a few dings and scratches. Was wondering what is the method and way to clean it up? Thinking maybe a sand down without messing with the Tula star and numbers.

So far, ive researched and come up with:

Slight damp Cloth and clothes iron for deep holes/cuts (?!?!)

Light sand to smoothen and make a smooth feel

Linseed and or other oil to give it that laminate feel and protection.

Thank you, happy easter

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u/Wiggum13 Apr 01 '26

So. You’re still dealing with the clear coat. Any oil or or ironing techniques will be useless.

You have some options. Sand down the whole stock to raw wood. Repair wood. (Ironing and a damp cloth only works with slight dents. With no creases. ) Then you could finish it with a danish oil or something similar.

Option 2. Keep its character. Sand down the clear coat with 400-600 grit. Dry. Get it smooth. You’ll need to apply some layers of clear coat and do a full sand, wet sand. Polish wouldn’t be necessary.

Personally. I would do option 2. Keep its character but give it a fresh coat of armour.

Repairing the wood completely would look bad unless you know what you’re doing. Some of the deeper dings would need filled. And unless you have experience it will honestly look like ass with store bought filler.