MP63 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I recently finished a solid body with Formby's tung oil. Due to a fracture issue, I stripped the finish and on the second attempt, the residual oil caused a big problem with the water based stain. I stripped it once more and used Stew Mac alcohol based liquid stain. Color came out great. I am worried about using the Formby's again. I was planning on using shellac to seal any impurities and use a wipe on poly, but shellac says not to use poly in top if it. I do have the access to lots of spar varnish. At my work, we refinish ladders in spar varnish and I used it on a table and it came out nice. Anyone use spar varnish on a solid body before? It is McClosky's Spar Varnish. Thanks, MIke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm99 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 If you use dewaxed shellac, you shouldn't have a problem. Zinsser makes a dewaxed shellac they sell everywhere. Even Home Depot has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP63 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 The one available close to me said not to use poly on it. I need to check if it is de-waxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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