Once I'm done with whiskering and staining, I am going to apply BC Tru-Oil and Stock Sheen and Conditioner. I have already inlaid a hunter's star in the cheek piece. Is it OK to run the Tru-Oil and Sheen stuff over this brass inlay? Should I avoid it at all costs?
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Is Tru-Oil safe for inlays
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sixoclockhold
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when your done finishing your gun buff off finish on inlays with steel wool as any finish will dull the surface of the inlay.
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Windsor, I used Tru Oil on my Hawken I built. The patchbox inlay was already in when I got it and I couldnt get it out so I had to work across it with the oil.
In my experience it wont ruin your inlay but it will leave a coating on the metal.
In my experience it wont ruin your inlay but it will leave a coating on the metal.
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I would be very wary of the bonding of the tru-oil to the brass. I do not know but would be inclined to think you would get a nice looking finish with a high probability of flaking 
with a bit of normal usage...
with a bit of normal usage...blacksmithman64
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You should be able to "push" it off with your fingernail when it dries, but a soft dry cloth should wipe it off when wet.I've never had it mess up any metal.
Perhaps it is a case of overkill but when I'm using Tru-Oil to finish my inlayed stocks I cover the inlay with cellophane tape.
After applying the tape I trim it to the exact edge of the inlay with a pointed razor knife.
After I'm finished with the coating (and light sanding between coats) I then remove the tape.
You might note I said cellophane tape, not Magic Tape. I've used the Magic Tape and it worked well however it's adhesive is a lot stronger, and it is thinner making it more difficult to remove when I'm done. I have found that the use of Rubbing Alcohol helps with this.
zonie
After applying the tape I trim it to the exact edge of the inlay with a pointed razor knife.
After I'm finished with the coating (and light sanding between coats) I then remove the tape.
You might note I said cellophane tape, not Magic Tape. I've used the Magic Tape and it worked well however it's adhesive is a lot stronger, and it is thinner making it more difficult to remove when I'm done. I have found that the use of Rubbing Alcohol helps with this.
zonie
Thanks everyone. I will try Zonie's trick or perhaps wipe it off while it is still wet. I neglected to mention that I still have the trigger plate installed, so I'd have to worry about that too. Could be tough to tape that up, so perhaps I'll do a combination of the two. Thanks! :hatsoff:
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