Kick's first build LP-1MQ Red Widow

[Guvna19]

some french polishers use a green scourer instead of steel wool. they wet the scourer with oil and rub it in

[Kick]

Ok guys, I'll keep putting coats on

[ILRGuitars]

Hi Kick, Are you using polymerized Tung Oil? Using Brasso for the final polishing will really bring out the shine too...just be sure to polish all of it off the body and pockets.

[Kick]

Hi Kick, Are you using polymerized Tung Oil? Using Brasso for the final polishing will really bring out the shine too...just be sure to polish all of it off the body and pockets.

I really don't know if it is polymerized Tung oil. The sticker on the bottle doesn't mention anything the substance other than Tung Oil...

And I can only start polishing if there is a coat to polish. I just checked the body; last layer is totally cured but no sign of any gloss yet. So no polishing for me...

[ILRGuitars]

Ahhh....You may be using 'standard' Tung Oil (no polymer added). That stuff is used for deckings,etc and won't produce a sealed coat. Had the same problem on my first build. Fear not! TruOil or polymerized Tung Oil will go straight over the top and produce a sealed coat that will harden. Further coats can be added if required.

[Kick]

Are you really not kidding me?

That explains why I do not see anything happening...

So now I need to get me True oil or polymerized (whatever that may be) Tung oil.

Thanks mate! You just stopped me worrying thinking I was doing something wrong

[Kick]

I found a weapondealer in The Netherlands (never knew we had someting like this in my country) that sells Birchwood True Oil. Will a bottle of 90ml be sufficient?

[wazkelly]

Hi Kick, I usually can do 2 guitars from one of those small bottles. After about 6 thick coats I revert to 50% mineral turps to 50% Tru Oil and that makes it go a lot further plus helps with levelling things out. To bring on the smooth finish and shine suggest applying with 1500 grit wet & dry paper as that helps to wet sand as you apply the finish. A great trick that takes a bit of practice to get right but well worth the effort.

Cheers, Waz

[Kick]

Thanks Waz! I'm going to order right now

[ILRGuitars]

Are you really not kidding me?

That explains why I do not see anything happening...

So now I need to get me True oil or polymerized (whatever that may be) Tung oil.

Thanks mate! You just stopped me worrying thinking I was doing something wrong

No worries mate. It's all a learning experience. The work you have done so far will help to seal the body anyway.

Love the build so far....and loved The Netherlands when I was there. Can't beat a Bulldog Cafe!