avlakning
Avlakning is the process of removing a lacquer or varnish coating from a surface, typically metal, wood, or plastic. The term combines av-, meaning removal, with lakning, referring to lacquer or coating. The goal is to expose the underlying material in order to re-finish, repair, or conserve the object.
Methods include chemical stripping, which uses solvents or caustic solutions to soften or dissolve the coating;
Applications include furniture restoration, woodworking, and automotive refinishing, where old lacquer or varnish must be removed
Considerations include the potential for damage to the substrate if misapplied; solvents pose health and environmental