You’re basically applying a super thin film to the wood. Pro tip: When applying a Tru-Oil finish, lightly burnish the surface between applications using a gray or white (000/0000 steel wool equiv), put on a pair of clean nitrile gloves (non-powdered type), spray the tiniest bit (about two drops) of Armor-All (yes… that crap you should never put on your car), rub your gloves together then rub down the gunstock. Once you’ve selected the right kit and the right tools, you are halfway there, and on the road to discovering the joys of working on your own guns. Gunstock refinishing takes time, but it is a worthwhile endeavor that saves you money, and makes a gun a more personal object. Watch any instructional videos you might be able to find, and remember that you may need to repeat the same process several times to get the smooth, rich and lustrous finish you are after. Doing a good job of it is even harder still. Finding the best gun stock finishes-the right stains and oils and waxes and so forth-is a bit harder. Often all you really need to do is clean and reoil or wax the stock to get that brilliant like new look, or you may have a brand new stock that needs the complete treatment from sanding to staining, to waxing, or oiling. Lightly sand or buff the old finish off, lightly brush on a new coat or three of oil, wax if desired and done. Rarely does a stock need a complete refinishing, but often it needs a touchup, or some repair to a worn finish, and that is perhaps the easiest refinishing of them all to do. When in doubt, consult the manufacturer of the product you are using. There are any number of degreasers on the market, and some refinishing kits may include one. First thing you a are going to need to do is take the gun apart and degrease the stock. Just make sure you aren’t destroying a relic. Now, having said that, there are umpteen zillions of guns that benefit from a refinishing. I have personally held a Civil War musket that some well-meaning person sanded down and refinished to “restore” it. This article will still be here, along with hundreds more for you to look at. If you are thinking about refinishing an antique or old collectible, go to a reputable gunsmith or dealer and talk to them first. Nothing destroys a vintage collectible gun or an old military rifle faster than refinishing the stock, except for maybe a hacksaw to the barrel. The wood is sealed against moisture and has a hard-wearing exterior, a finish totally field-worthy.First things first: STOP.
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