Okay, so currently I am renovating an old dolly into a coffee table. These old dollies hit the scene about 12 months ago. Companies like Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn have reproductions, but for those of us who like authentic items this is a perfect do-it-yourself project.
So the tip I want to pass on is how to make old weathered wood lose the gray and bring back some color....you can achieve this by bleaching the wood. When bleach is applied the gray is essentially eaten away and the natural wood color comes back..It might take a few sessions of bleaching, but you will see results after the first round. Once you get the color you desire, seal the wood. However if you are wanting to restain the wood you need to use an acidic wood cleaner this opens the wood to allow the stain to take.
Here is what the dolly currently looks like. I will post a finished product soon.
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