BJPUC Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 I am using Tung Oil on a couple different guitars....my question is....It looks so good without the clear coat...what kind if clear coat would you suggest that would keep it looking like it is? wow thats kinda confusing..... any help is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 To keep it looking like that: None. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 Its a pretty durable material once applied. I used some on my oak toilet seat about 10 years ago, something that is used every day, . And it still looks the same as the day it was finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 you really don't clear coat over tung oil....as far as finishes go it is a soft finish and offers no protection from scratches...tru oil is tougher stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 I'm not recommending that you do this but shellac is pretty good at being a universal barrier coat. It will stick to most oil finishes and allow most clear coats to stick to it. This will not do much in terms of preserving that oiled look but will provide more protection. Check into it further before trying it - I don't remember if shellac works with tung oil but I'm pretty sure it does. If you decide not to go with shellac, I don't know what your options will be since the neck is already oiled. I don't think many film finishes like nitro, ... will adhere properly to an oil finish directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 Its a pretty durable material once applied. I used some on my oak toilet seat about 10 years ago, something that is used every day, . And it still looks the same as the day it was finished. All the best finishing guide books highly recommend an a$$-buffed finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJPUC Posted February 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 thanx:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank falbo Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 A paste wax will retain most of the look, adding a little shine. It will improve the moisture protection and because it's a wax, less debris will "stick." I almost always paste wax at the end. A little goes a long way. You can use a lot and let it really harden before buffing for a different type of feel. You probably wouldn't like it, though. A heavier paste wax coating can turn into a "my grandma's old rocking chair" finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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