Another Finishing Question

[Captjoel]

I have had great success using Teak Oil as my final stock finish. It dries quickly and leaves a nice warm satin glow to the wood that is not too glossy. The stuff is designed for outdoor use that is exposed to all of the weather elements and that really makes Teak Oil my #1 choice.

I will put several coats of this oil on a gun stock over a few days rubbing it into the wood each coat and a coarse rub down (burnish) with burlap. When I am happy with the final finish surface, I let the stock rest, assemble gun and use it for about a month. Then I give the piece a good coat of fine paste wax.

My question. How do you remove wax from a rifle in order to apply more oil finish for future touch ups?

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
Wipe the stock with mineral spirits.

dave

 

[BlackHillsBob]

do your self a favor with the good job you have done. go to the internet look up HUTS PLASTIC POLISH, buy a bottle of it. get some 100 percent pure cotton flannel cloth. with that cloth and huts polish rub down that stock for a couple of days. the result will beyond your wildest dreams. if you think it glows now that wont be the words after rubbing it down with huts for a couple of days. tell us about it and spread the news. you will be happy with the results.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

I never see the need for more finish. I just maintain with a coat of Bri Wax when the stock looks like it needs a little help.

 

[tenngun]

After shooting and cleaning I rub the stock down with flannel, then put a few drops of oil on and rub in. Then wax in about a week.
If shooting and exposing the gun to the elements a lot I keep it waxed until the end of season. Usually a dab of wax at beginning then another dab about half way through. Buffed up a bit.

 

[Captjoel]

Thanks all for your reply's!