Inspired by the Unatural Laws page, I would like to offer Jaff's DIY Law.
'If you notice something needing done, ignore it for at least a year and it will no longer annoy you.'
I started stripping the bannisters last November, I joked with Rebecca that I would have them finished by her birthday in March, I am embarrassed to say they are still only half completed.
Everyone told me to cut the bannisters out and take them to get dipped, but I ignored their advice, I knew best.
I tried all sorts of chemical solutions, nitro mors and wire wool, which was a very nasty experience. I also tried all the B&Q wonder solutions, paint this on and leave it for 24 hours and the paint falls off...bollocks I say, if something is too good to be true it usually is.
The best and nicest way to do it is a good old fashioned heat gun, with one of those angled scrapers.
I must get it done soon, if it goes over a year, you forget you don't like the white paint, and it will sit there, half done until we have to sell the house.