Dragon Hinge Wardrobe Makeover 2 - Clean-up

First post for this makeover can be found here...

Before Scrub

I had *no idea* how filthy this wardrobe was.
I used sugar soap spray, sponges and approximately 47 buckets of clean water.

I was under the impression that there was a shiny finish on the exterior.
Turns out it was a miasma of nicotine, grease and ancient sludge.

After scrub

I had to remove some very elderly wallpaper from the rear of the wardrobe, as well as some black fabric webbing that had been glued to the back.

Grotty panels after wallpaper removal.

The British adore wallpaper.  I do not.

Very glad I picked up that bug spray, as there was more infestation in the top panels.  

They literally disintegrated when I hit them with the scraper.  

Luckily, not in a visible spot - but it shows you just how much damage can be done.

About a quarter inch of the upper panel was completely riddled with holes.

Just in case you are thinking that the clean-up phase is a waste of effort, take a look at these before and after pictures...

Lex was not impressed with the disturbances.

1 Hour from Gruesome to Gorgeous.

Now for the paint!  

Jump to the Paint Post...