Before Full Cure

• 1). Cover the area around the project with a drop cloth to protect the floor. You may use a canvas drop cloth, plastic sheeting, or anything that will protect the area from spills and drips.
  
  
• 2). Apply undiluted thinner, such as turpentine, xylene, citrus thinner or naptha, to a clean rag. Wipe the thinner over the surface of the wood.
  
  
• 3). Rub the surface with a fine steel wool, such as #0000 grade. The tung oil should become gummy and soft. Expect to use several pads, as they become clogged with tung oil.
  
  
• 4). Use a clean rag to remove the tung oil as it comes off the surface of the wood. Repeat wiping until the tung oil finish is gone.
  
  

After Curing

• 1). Sand the surface of the wood using a fine grain sandpaper.
  
  
• 2). Wipe the wood down with a clean rag to remove tung oil dust.
  
  
• 3). Continue sanding and wiping until the tung oil is completely removed and bare wood is visible.