The Admiral Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I've had a look through the posts but couldn't find anything on this, so any insights gratefully received. I want to remove the high gloss finish on a 'natural' guitar body, and oil or wax it as an alternative. I'm comfortable with the stripping part, but don't have a clue on the refinishing. What would you go for? Wax? Oil? And most importantly what products would you suggest? Cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I am a woodworking numpty. I REALLY have no idea. I have just finished a bass in Danish oil. It was so easy even I could do it. The surface was sanded clean and then I rubbed the oil on. And then it dried. Then I did it again. And then it dried. And then it was finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I finished the oak edging of my self built kitchen tops with Danish oil followed by BriWax. Ten years later it is still looking good (despite cleaning with damp cloth etc) though it might benefit from a fresh application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcki Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Liberon finishing oil would give you a hard protective finish, the more layers you add the more gloss you get. You need to apply thin coats, 1 every 24 hours. BriWax is a great wax product, you could cut back (1500 wet and dry) the gloss finish of the Liberon oil with BriWax, that would give you a lovely satin effect. Edited November 4, 2015 by rmcki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 You must not skimp on the sanding down. There is no short cut. Use super duper fine wire wool, then use a new bit of wool of the same grade to apply the first coat of Danish oil. The oil and the wood dust form a paste which fills the microscopic grain. Then apply the second coat with a clean lint free cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 If you choose the Danish oil approach that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Just a thought but if it's just the glossy look you don't like you could lightly sand the finish with fine wet and dry or wire wool, I did this to a natural Jazz Bass years ago and it looked great, the bonus is it can be buffed back to gloss again should you fell the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil gunstock finish is fabulous. Just my preference [url=http://postimage.org/][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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