Hello, I've recently been in the midst of restoring the stock on a RC K98icon. I have had no trouble removing the shellac and finish, but the most trouble I have had is removing black stains, oil and grease from the stock. I have relentlessly tried, but it still looks terrible. First of all, I know nothing about wood, but I've searched the internet tirelessly for a solution to remove these black stains from the stock, but can't seem to find anything, and usually everybody has a different solution, or they fail to explain step by step.

So my question is simple. What is the most effective way to remove grease and oil stains from the stock? The stock is covered in them, and I'm sick of looking at it. The wrist and butt is almost completely black on the bottom. Heavy stuff.

Thank you.
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