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Thinning tru oil with mineral spirits

Just be aware that by thinning the solution, drying time may . Apr 07,  · If you need to thin TRU-OIL Gun Stock Finish for other application methods, mineral spirits will do the job. For the last coat I thinned the TI out a tiny bit with mineral spirits. It worked like a charm. Left the neck alone for 24 hours between coats. 5. Thin about 50  . fretman_2 said: Hummm I have thinned Tru Oil with mineral spirits, lacquer thinner and naptha. Mineral spirits is probably best. 4th coat Tru oil sanded with grit and wipe off with a rag soaked with naptha (well not soaked, but you know what I mean). 1 coat Tru-oil sanded with to fill the grain. This will give a smooth finish. 2nd coat Tru-oil sanded with to fill the grain. Pure gum turps is what I use for a visible finish. I like the sheen it adds. Factory said thin with unsented mineral spirits, they use it in airasoil cans, mixture 50/ thanks Ronnie H hammer-time Registered Joined Apr 19, Posts #6 · Oct 25, Almost any thinner will work for your purpose. Naptha is . Jun 06,  · I know that mineral spirits, denatured alcohol and naptha can all be used to thin Tru-Oil, but I specifically want one that will help it penetrate, not just dry fastest. Mineral spirits is Tru Oils best friend. If you have some trouble with Tru Oil, you can sand back with some grit. 9.

  • Dec 12, Don't know about thinning tru-oil but if you do use shellac you can add  .
    • Pat Ireland. Joined Jan 29, 9, Posts. It will soak in quickly. A small can of polyurethane would do the job with one coat. #4 · Oct 24, Don't thin it. True Oil will require a few coats over raw wood to give adequate protection. You are putting the finish on raw wood. Repeat step 4 with grit Repeat with grit Repeat with grit Repeat with grit. 4th coat Tru oil sanded with grit and wipe off with a rag soaked with naptha (well not soaked, but you know what I mean). This will give a smooth finish. It is basically wet sanding, but you do end up leaving some Tru oil on the surface. Mineral spirits is probably best. Thin about and you can spray it on with a Preval . Jul 25,  · Hummm I have thinned Tru Oil with mineral spirits, lacquer thinner and naptha. Just mix it with some mineral spirit and you're. Okay, so you're here because you've heard that thinning linseed oil will help it really soak into wood. Mineral spirits, as others have said, or turpentine (gum spirits)  . Jun 17, Lacquer thinner is basically acetone, not suitable for an oil base finish. This has two things that it does.. It makes the oil thinner which means it goes on much nicer and b. Heres a quick vid on a trick to thin tru oil out a bit.. i thin true oil with mineral spirits,i called the company and that is what they said to use,its also part of the mixture,i dip the first and last coat on reel seat fillers and wood grips,i use a 50/50 mix,let the first coat soak for 20 min,then remove and cure 24 hours,this really makes the grain pop on the finished product,then do your wipe on . Mar 07,  · i thin true oil with mineral spirits,i called the company and that is what they said to use,its also part of the mixture,i dip the first and last coat on reel seat fillers and wood grips,i . To thin the oil, combine it with equal parts Citrus Solvent, mineral spirits, or Odorless Mineral Spirits before application. Do not use a. 8. This only  . May 14, I do it like the above post, but I use mineral spirits to thin it for sealing, and a little less when wet sanding to fill the grain. Thin about and you can spray it on with a Preval sprayer. Hummm I have thinned Tru Oil with mineral spirits, lacquer thinner and naptha. Kinda tricky to do, but practice makes perfect. mistermikev Senior Member Joined Jun 27, Messages Reaction score Jul 25, #6 fretman_2 said. Mineral spirits is probably best. It makes the oil thinner which means it goes on much nicer and because of the spirits it dries even. Heres a quick vid on a trick to thin tru oil out a bit.. This has two things that it does.. 3 equal parts of boiled linseed oil, mineral spirits and varnish is a classic wood finish used by many custom . Aug 31,  · Mineral Spirits Mileral Spirits/paint thinner would work just fine. Mix 2pt mineral spirits to 1pt Tru-Oil and wipe on heavy applying the next one, and to apply thin enough coats to avoid runs and drips. I use a lint free cloth to wipe on, because of  . Jul 20, I've used a 50/50 mixture with Mineral Spirits on my shotguns recommended by a stock refinisher. 3 equal parts of boiled linseed oil, mineral spirits and varnish is a classic wood finish used by many custom furniture builders. Me. I prefer straight BLO (thinned if so so desire) applied in MANY very thin rubbed in coats. Mineral Spirits Mileral Spirits/paint thinner would work just fine. the addition of the varnish adds a protective element. mistermikev Senior Member Joined Jun 27, Messages Reaction score Jul 25, #6 fretman_2 said. Kinda tricky to do, but practice makes perfect. Hummm I have thinned Tru Oil with mineral spirits, lacquer thinner and naptha. Thin about and you can spray it on with a Preval sprayer. Mineral spirits is probably best. Both will clean a brush after using an oil-based varnish, but if you need to thin out a finish, ironically you're better off staying away from. 7. This has two things that it does.. It makes the oil thinner which means it goes on  . May 12, Heres a quick vid on a trick to thin tru oil out a bit.. Then repeat 24 hrs later, and as may times as it takes fill the grain in the wood. I used tru oil on several stocks and never needed to thin it. Hand rubbed oil finish is the most ultimate wood stock finish imo!. A little goes a long way and you rub it in with your fingers until your fingers get too hot to carry on. the addition of the varnish adds a protective element. Mileral Spirits/paint thinner would work just fine. Me. I prefer straight BLO (thinned if so so desire) applied in MANY very thin rubbed in coats. 3 equal parts of boiled linseed oil, mineral spirits and varnish is a classic wood finish used by many custom furniture builders. It is actually waterproof, BLO never is. 8. That said, Tru Oil is a FAR superior finish. . Feb 16, A short video on how I achieve a high gloss using Tru- Oil. Thinning Tru Oil for more glossy guitar finishing. RabsWood Guitars.
  • If you take the time to do a great (obsessive) job with your grain filling and with your abrasives to get the surface as smooth as possible before you finish, you'll be rewarded with a superior result. This wood turner said that the key to getting a great result with Tru Oil is all in the surface prep.
    • PW + Hydro Multispeed (just the hydraulic unit that also works with Spolar press) 2. __________________ °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° WTS: 1. Rust remover, (min) windshield wiper fluid, and mineral spirit usually tops my list. I have never tried to thin down Tru Oil. I just keep layering. The standard mixture is 1/3 Boiled. You can buy things like boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits in large gallon jugs, and then purchase the varnish as needed. You are putting the finish on raw wood. True Oil will require a few coats over raw wood to give adequate  . Oct 24, Don't thin it. It will soak in quickly. Applied carefully in thin coats, and leveling every few coats with very fine abrasive will also produce a glossy coat. Nothing at all. A very good suggestion from TruOil is to only make a pinhole in the foil seal under the cap. Thinning it is just a way to make it slightly easier to flow out. TruOil is designed to be used straight from the bottle. If I've done a good job of building a good and level film, I can just give it a hit and miss. For the spray sessions, I thin the Tru Oil with a little mineral spirits, maybe 10% and spray one wet coat in the morning, let dry overnight, and then lightly wet sand the next morning with some , spray the last coat and let cure for a week or more. · Cleaning and degreasing is. Gun Refinishing Guide · If you need to thin Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish for other application methods, mineral spirits will do the job. 3 - You might want to try this "old time" formula, it’s similar to most commercial "oil finishes". 2 - Mineral Spirits, is the solvent for tung oil, it only will thin it out, it will dry faster with less build, If you wiping it on and then off with the mineral spirits added, you will need more applications in most cases. You apply with your fingers, which is part of the fun, let it dry, rub it down with steel wool until there's nothing left on the. This is why some people thin it, to make it penetrate better.