trashman Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 so whats the best way to go here? i want to do a black stain over quilt maple should/ can i tung oil over it? it will be a water based stain, but when its dry it should be fine, no? or should i shellac over the stain? can i shellac over tung oil or is this moot? should i just spray poly (from rattlecan) and buff and polish? i want a real glossy finish. also are micro mesh abraisives (up to 12000 grit) enough for final polish out or should i go a step further with some pumice/rotten stone? im so lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trashman Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 also would tinting the oil and or shellac help? it is 100 percent tungoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ummm.... ok..... If you're end goal is super high gloss a form of lacquer (most available is acrylic) would do, 2-part urethanes also work nicely, but are not really available/easy to use for the hobbyists. Tung oil is a finish in and of itself, that with enough coats can produce quite a nice glossy finish, so can Tru-Oil. Shellacing between items isn't relevant unless you're switching between solvent based products. You "can" add a layer of shellac between the stain and final clear coat as a sealer - not a bad idea, but not 100% necessary. Also, with regards to sanding, look here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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