Removing rat fur changes cab tone?

[quickfix]

Electric hair clippers, barber's clippers/shears...whatever you like to call them. Nothing works better for trimming that gnarsty bush.

 

[joe vegas]

if this helps, just as an option-
i slathered a cheaper version of flex seal on 2 1x15s and a single 12".
built up 2 coats on each. covered all the fur. end result was a textured surface with all fur leveled down and sealed.
they all turned out very cool- a bit industrial looking and now fully resistant to schmutz.
i didn't bother shaving, just went for it. but reasonably carefully, didn't want 'em to look gnarly.

 

[Killing Floor]

Have you tried sable? Very rich tone.

 

[jpaulo]

What colour was the rat?
Tort? Don’t touch it!

Jokes apart, I would be concerned removing the layer of protection it provides to the cabinet (if any).

 

[shoot-r]

i don't have cats anymore, but please share: what's your method?

We've got 6, plus we feed the neighbor's cat.
I'd be HAPPY to send you afew!

 

[jdh3000]

Something with a heat tip like a soldering iron can loosen the adhesive as you pull.

 

[five7]

if this helps, just as an option-
i slathered a cheaper version of flex seal on 2 1x15s and a single 12".
built up 2 coats on each. covered all the fur. end result was a textured surface with all fur leveled down and sealed.
they all turned out very cool- a bit industrial looking and now fully resistant to schmutz.
i didn't bother shaving, just went for it. but reasonably carefully, didn't want 'em to look gnarly.

Do you remember the name of the cheaper flex seal. Applied with a putty knife? Any sanding afterwards?
It looks great in your pictures!

 

[JRA]

We've got 6, plus we feed the neighbor's cat.
I'd be HAPPY to send you afew!

ha! thanks, but.....

 

[Lowbrow]

The process you suggest pursuing reminds me of something a doctor once told me: 'The cure is more painful than the condition itself.'

 

[beans-on-toast]

Removing rat fur can be easy or very difficult. Try gently using a steam iron, depending on the adhesive, it might release. If it does, you'll know fairly quickly. Be careful, too much water can warp the wood surface making it wavey. A belt sander does a good job in stubborn cases. Solvents such as acetone can work but are hard on your health.

When sanding take care to not change the roundover along the edges. Take away too much and the corners will not fit properly.

 

[shoot-r]

Electric hair clippers, barber's clippers/shears...whatever you like to call them. Nothing works better for trimming that gnarsty bush.
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That's called "Man Scaping"!!!!!

 

[quickfix]

That's called "Man Scaping"!!!!!

LOL. Still, they're very effective at keeping my Traynor SB115 looking trim and smart.