Coat on top of dingo tone?

[GregLane]

I have used truoil on three guitars starting as a rank amateur ( now just an amateur)

I find truoil very forgiving. You can find lots of truoil comments in my builds below.

My current procedure is as follows starting on raw or filled wood and stain.
1. 3-5 thick coasts
2. Before the next coat id rub with a:
Grey 748 Norton Bear-Tex Pad
SKU: BTP748
Final Shine pad.
Colour - Grey
Microfine, Grit 1000 -1200
Grain - Silicon Carbide
Size - 150 mm x 230 mm
The finest Bear-Tex grit available, producing the highest quality surface finish.

available from the Sandpaper Man or any paint shop. Scotchbrite has a similar product.

A light rub taking of any marks in the last coat until the you get a light matt finish. A litttle extra rub on blemishes

3. Same for next 5 coasts.
4 Level with a fine micromesh pad. One in the middle of the pack obtained from Sandpaper Man. I have not had success with 1200 sandpaper. It leaves fine scratches you only notice after the next coat.
5. Five more coats . Light rub between each.
6 Another level with microfibre.
7 etc. I have never done less than 30 coats

7 Finally 2 coats of Tru-Oil 50/50 with Turps ( Nice and wet but smooth). Do not rub in between.

Hope this helps. Does get a bit nerve racking. But always fixable with care. In particular check my ES build for drama.
Good Luck
Greg