Mr.T Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 A couple of weeks ago, I stripped the paint from an Allparts ash body. I have re-finished it with 'Colron Danish oil', but it came out too glossy and is still sticky... even after flatting off with a Scotchbrite pad. I am now in the process of Nitromors'ing (made up word) it again. I want a finish that is on the matt side of satin, similar to one of my Status basses.... natural looking. I don't want to lacquer it! Any specific suggestions as to what I could try next? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 french polish? it can take the piss to do though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='568094' date='Aug 13 2009, 03:52 PM']french polish? it can take the piss to do though...[/quote] Forgive my possible ignorance, but isn't french polish a high gloss finish? I am looking for a finish that looks and feels natural.... like bare wood but with the colour of the grain brought out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='Mr.T' post='568513' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:12 PM']Forgive my possible ignorance, but isn't french polish a high gloss finish? I am looking for a finish that looks and feels natural.... like bare wood but with the colour of the grain brought out.[/quote] Lacquer it - but instead of polishing, sand it down the grades to a matt satin finish. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='568542' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:45 PM']Lacquer it - but instead of polishing, sand it down the grades to a matt satin finish. Easy.[/quote] I thought about lacquering it with 2-pack clear, then taking the gloss off.... but have in my mind something more natural looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) sorry i kind of misread. Fine grade wire wool can take the gloss off a gloss finish. You COULD just oil the body a la warwick, if that's what you mean? Edited August 13, 2009 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raving_camel Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Boiled linseed oil? It gave me a darker finish with the grain highlighted a lot more but with no gloss feel or gloss looks. Only problem I had was the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 I think some kind of oil is what I need. The 'Danish' I tried just didn't want to dry, it seemed to sit on the surface rather than soak in to the ash.... more like a lacquer! Something to do with being ash, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I've used Tung Oil, first two coats cut in half with White Spirit. The humidity at the time of oiling has a lot to do with how quickly it dries and if it feels sticky or not - and Tung oil likes to be rubbed in - plenty of elbow grease. I did a body using 2 coats of diluted with plenty of rubbing of the first coat to get it in deep, then two coats of undiluted. It takes a while to dry - 2 or 3 days - more if humidity is high, but once dry a going over with a buffer gave it a very nice sheen indeed. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hmmmm... The instructions on the can of Colron Danish Oil I used didn't mention 'rubbing in'. They said to to wipe it on. I think I may have applied too much, and it just sat on the surface and remained sticky. I've done a bit of on-line research, and it seems that Tung and Danish are best applied by rubbing in with wet and dry papers.... starting at 200 grit and working down to 600 grit. It would have been easier to lacquer it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 [quote name='Raving_camel' post='568589' date='Aug 14 2009, 01:05 AM']Boiled linseed oil?[/quote] I decided to go with the Linseed oil idea (£3.80 for 500ml from B&Q). Just finished the first coat and it is looking sexy! (Very smooth and matt, at the moment). Gave it a good soak with the oil, keeping the finish wet for about 15 minutes by rubbing on more oil. Then used kitchen towel to remove all of the wetness from the finish, followed by some gentle buffing. I'll probably leave it overnight and repeat tomorrow, maybe using a scotchbrite pad to work the oil in with. How many coats might I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raving_camel Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='Mr.T' post='569931' date='Aug 15 2009, 02:15 PM']I decided to go with the Linseed oil idea (£3.80 for 500ml from B&Q). Just finished the first coat and it is looking sexy! (Very smooth and matt, at the moment). Gave it a good soak with the oil, keeping the finish wet for about 15 minutes by rubbing on more oil. Then used kitchen towel to remove all of the wetness from the finish, followed by some gentle buffing. I'll probably leave it overnight and repeat tomorrow, maybe using a scotchbrite pad to work the oil in with. How many coats might I need?[/quote] Hey, how did it finish? I'm still not convinced by my linseed finish at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='Raving_camel' post='573736' date='Aug 19 2009, 02:00 AM']Hey, how did it finish? I'm still not convinced by my linseed finish at all.[/quote] But it was you that suggested linseed oil????? I have given it two coats, rubbed in well. It looks exactly how I wanted it to. What are you not convinced about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) good to hear ^ i'm wondering how warwick finish their natural basses... i know you have to wax them often, but they turn out very nice indeed. Personally i love the finish on my $$, you can tell that there's a finish there, but it's not glossy and you canj feel the grain through it (Yes i know not to wax a coloured 'wick finish, for any 'wick lovers reading) Edited August 22, 2009 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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