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Hi all, just a quick question. I have a couple of stocks that have been finished with Pro Custom Oil. I really like the finish, but I would like to get a better shine on it.
Has anyone used this product? If so what were the results? Also, what's the best way to apply it to get a nice "gloss" shine?
Any comments, tips or suggestions would be great!
Thanks so much!!!!
Greg
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I have used it and I use a thick felt pad with a cleaning patch with the softer side for polishing. I rub in one direction (with the grain) and the shine is what you want according to how much you polish. This stuff will cut so don't rub it to long. You could go through and then have a mess on your hands. I have gone to using rotten stone though. Rotten stone is easy to use and doesn't require sending off for. You can get it at any fine woodworking store.
JMHO
Regards, Gordon
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I use automotive polishing compound. It works if you have a hard finish (poly) If you have a real oil finish that is soft try wax.
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Hi Greg,
Brownells is a good product, but I've had good results with Meguiar's polishing compounds.
I use Meguiars because they're readily available at almost any auto store. I have a traditional oil
(BLO/Tung/Turp/Jap Dryer mix) finish and recently rubbed out this finish with Meguiar's Fine Cut Cleaner #2
followed with a final rub out using Show Car Glaze #7 (finer cut).
I don't think it matters much what brand of polishing compound you use, but it's important
to work in stages (finer to finest). These compounds allow you to get a finer degree of polish
than you can get with rottenstone/steel wool. I also recommend checking out a few books on
traditional furniture finishing from the library. This helped me a bunch with basics.
I'd be happy to email you a few things that may be helpful.
Let me know if you're interested.
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I take a route parallel to Jim's: traditional "slacum" mix (BL, turps, carnauba wax, venice turpentine for dryer)and rottenstone as a do-all grain filler and cut-down abrasive. There are all sorts of micro-abrasives that will produce a reflective surface. I've used Novus scratch remover in a pinch. My all time favorite: Simichrome metal polish available wherever men are obsessed with acres of chrome. I guess this doesn't sound right but it works. Simichrome-impregnated rag never seems to loose its effectiveness. Similar to the Great Gun Oil Question. You can buy a lot of special purpose gun oils for 5-6$ the squirt or buy a quart of Mobil 1 20w50 racing oil for the same 6$ and be set for life.
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Hi Greg,
Brownells is a good product, but I've had good results with Meguiar's polishing compounds.
I use Meguiars because they're readily available at almost any auto store. I have a traditional oil
(BLO/Tung/Turp/Jap Dryer mix) finish and recently rubbed out this finish with Meguiar's Fine Cut Cleaner #2
followed with a final rub out using Show Car Glaze #7 (finer cut).
I don't think it matters much what brand of polishing compound you use, but it's important
to work in stages (finer to finest). These compounds allow you to get a finer degree of polish
than you can get with rottenstone/steel wool. I also recommend checking out a few books on
traditional furniture finishing from the library. This helped me a bunch with basics.
I'd be happy to email you a few things that may be helpful.
Let me know if you're interested.
-Jim Hi Jim, check your PM's. Thanks!!! Greg
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Hey Greg,
PM's not working.
Okay to just email you? I have your email.
-Jim
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HI Jim, you sure can!!
Thanks again!!!!
Greg
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gjw;
I have been using Pro Custom Oil and Brownell's Triple F as well as Brownell's Five F for years. I use old/clean cloth diapers for the rubbing material making sure to follow Katie's advise and not rub hard. One can make the stock shine nicely. Too much pressure will "burn" through this finishing product.
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Thanks all!! I sure appriecate all the comments and suggestions. You've all been great!!!
All the best!
Greg
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