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I recently finished applying several coats of tru-oil to my maple stock. It is a bit too shinny for my likens. Is there a way to reduce the shine?
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How to reduce the shine on stock
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I know what you mean, cuz True Oil can get that way. If your final coat is completely dry........ Take a cotton cloth (I like old white Tee shirts) wetted with a small amount of turpentine, rub out sections at a time. Don't over soak, but use the rag damp with elbow grease. Look at your results, and if it is still has too much sheen, go over again. It needs to dry to the touch to really see a result. If that don't work, you should be able to let dry and try something else that is compatible with True Oil
Hope that helps
Flintlocklar
... and that’s why I no longer use it ...
But when I did, I used rotten stone & burlap to dull the shine, in it’s own slurry.
Nowadays I use Arm-R-Seal wiping varnish to build up the MANY gloss coats that create the warmth, depth and chatoyance inherent in the wood. Then for the final few coats I switch to the same brand product, but in their semi-gloss. While I have it on hand, I will rarely ever use flat/satin finish.
You could try raw burlap with a 1/3rd mix max, where your stock is already finished .
But when I did, I used rotten stone & burlap to dull the shine, in it’s own slurry.
Nowadays I use Arm-R-Seal wiping varnish to build up the MANY gloss coats that create the warmth, depth and chatoyance inherent in the wood. Then for the final few coats I switch to the same brand product, but in their semi-gloss. While I have it on hand, I will rarely ever use flat/satin finish.
You could try raw burlap with a 1/3rd mix max, where your stock is already finished .
Brokennock
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Unbuffed wax should work. Probably best to build a few layers, maybe a buffed out layer or two, then a thin layer allowed to dry for a day or more untouched.
For a totally non traditional fix. Testors brand "dull coat" spray. It's unbelievable how much shine/reflection this stuff knocks down. I use it on my fiberglass longbow and recurve limbs when hunting, no reflection.
For a totally non traditional fix. Testors brand "dull coat" spray. It's unbelievable how much shine/reflection this stuff knocks down. I use it on my fiberglass longbow and recurve limbs when hunting, no reflection.
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Thanks for all the tips, not sure yet what I should do, maybe just leave it alone.
I've used Birchwood Casey Stock Sheen & Conditioner along with a fairly rough piece of cloth to remove the gloss on a Tru-Oil finish.
It can dull a very glossy coat to a soft sheen or polish a dull look to a rather glossy look.
The end results all depends on how you use it.
To dull a glossy surface keep the rag damp with the product and don't rub it with too much pressure. Also, don't dwell in one place while your rubbing.
To gloss up a dull surface, use a lot of pressure and allow the rag to become somewhat dry while rubbing in one location. When the area becomes glossy, apply some more of the Stock Sheen and move on to another area.
It can dull a very glossy coat to a soft sheen or polish a dull look to a rather glossy look.
The end results all depends on how you use it.
To dull a glossy surface keep the rag damp with the product and don't rub it with too much pressure. Also, don't dwell in one place while your rubbing.
To gloss up a dull surface, use a lot of pressure and allow the rag to become somewhat dry while rubbing in one location. When the area becomes glossy, apply some more of the Stock Sheen and move on to another area.
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0000 steel wool...
bore_butter
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ditto on the 0000 steel wool. just removed the shine off a refinished shotgun with it and it works great, just go lightly.
this was on the stock finished with teak oil that had been dried for 6 months
this was on the stock finished with teak oil that had been dried for 6 months
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just another thought.shine mean reflection. now if you were to polish that shine it goes away also, by this it gets so smooth and clear that it doesnt reflect any more. i have polished stocks way beyond browning rifle shine. the true oil shine goes away and the surface is so smooth that it becomes invisable and all you see is the grain. what to use to do this. a cotton flannel cloth, huts plastic polish and hours stitting watching tv while you rub your stock out. do not machine polish that can burn. if you want to dull you stock do this. rub it out with huts to a invisable gloss. then with a clean cotton flannel cloth rub into that cloth pumice stone powder. wood workers or dental, both are available on the internet. again polishs with HUTS, then cut back the carity with pumice powder and mineral oil. you will get what you want and you will really really like it. my french family has been custom furniture makers for 100/s of years, its in my blood. of course their are other ways that are good also, im just giving one easy good way pros use on furniture and even gun stocks. the grain of the wood should be seen and not the shine.
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OOOO steel wool. Buff it and wipe off the dust.
If you dull it beyond your liking, wipe off the dust and add another coat of the oil. When dry, OOOO again but with a lighter touch.
If you dull it beyond your liking, wipe off the dust and add another coat of the oil. When dry, OOOO again but with a lighter touch.
Thunder14
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Pumice or rotten stone with damp cotton cloth oil or water will do the job.
I wipe the True-oil coats off after applying with a soft cotton cloth. That leaves a matte finish not the shiny one.
I use rottenstone mixed with water and rub lightly using a felt pad or soft cloth until I get the sheen that I like. Sometimes I like a gloss finish so I leave it alone. You have to be very careful when rubbing with any grade of steel wool as it cuts the Tru-Oil finish FAST. I only use rottenstone as it is very fine - the pumice that I have is too coarse and cuts WAY TOO FAST so I don't use it.
Pete G
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Scotchbrite. It won't leave particles like steel wool.
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yes, a good reply, particles of steel wool, always happens when you use it.
Comfortably_Numb
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I have never had problems with steel wool leaving anything behind. I must lead a blessed life. I'd use rotten stone in BLO, then make sure to wipe ALL the BLO off. Best solution is not to put on a shiny finish I the first place.
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I agree, will not do that again. I did use steel wool to knock of the shine then applied a light coat of Danish oil and wiped it off immediately, It actually worked pretty darn good, I can live with it now, thanks to all who chimed in.
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