Oil Stain under Dingotone

[kman42]

Hi, just wondering if a clear Dingotone finish can be applied over an oil based stain such as this?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/feast-wa...stain_p1569964

Thanks

[fender3x]

Others will know better, but I have only gotten decent results using a gel stain over finish. And then only when the finish has fully gassed off.

[Simon Barden]

That’s a spirit/alcohol based stain, not oil-based. Same pigment base as water-based stain, just a bit more penetrating and shouldn't raise the grain.

Given a few days for the stain to dry fully, you should be able to use any finish over it, though solvent in the finish is likely to loosen some of the pigment. Not a problem with a single colour, but take care if you’ve done a carefully rubbed sunburst or similar.

I’ve never used it but reading on here, the success rate with Dingotone is pretty low. Quite a few people who’ve tried it won’t use it again as it often never dries. I’ve seen some very good finishes done with it so it can work well, but it is very hit or miss. I’d always suggest using something else instead.

[kman42]

Thanks for the heads up. In that case I'll probably use polyurethane instead

[McCreed]

Thanks for the heads up. In that case I'll probably use polyurethane instead

I hate to post anything negative about any PBG products, as they're a great company and this is a great place. However I will not try DT simply because I have read too many threads by people that have had issues with it.

I am making the presumption a hand-applied wipe-on finish was part of your motivation for considering the DT.
If you're now leaning toward poly, I will suggest not paying the price of store-bought wipe-on poly and mixing your own for a fraction of that price. Simply buy the oil based poly of your choice and some mineral turps and thin it to between 50/50 - 60/40 poly/turps.

Look forward to seeing your project.

[kman42]

Thanks for the suggestion. Actually I was referring to Polyurethane in a rattle can from Bunnings - I have used this in the past because it is so easy & straightforward, but I've never been 100% satisfied with the results so was looking into alternative finishes.