"Norminn" wrote in message
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Looking for companies that "dip strip" doors and moldings to remove
layers of old paint -- I am in (near) Western suburbs of Boston.

Also, does anybody know what the typical cost is to dip a door? What
about moldings?

Thanks

Dip stripping is really tough on wood and raises grain a great deal.
You might end up doing more work sanding than if you strip the stuff
yourself. Flat doors, especially. If the moldings are standard plain
molding, might be better in the long run just to replace it. If shaped
or good wood, another story.

I once removed all the moldings and windows from a house and took
them to a place with a chemical dip tank. I had very little scrapeing
and sanding to do before staining and painting the result. They are still
beautiful 30 years later.

Unfortunately, the place I went to went out of business. Probably,
OSHA rules keep others from doing the same these days. I have
heard that the "hot lye" method used these days has the effect
you mention.

Bob