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Title: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: osage outlaw on April 06, 2013, 10:02:52 pm
Just wondering how long everybody waits between applications of tru-oil?  I'm trying to put on thinner coats and was just curious, thanks.
Title: Re: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: TRACY on April 06, 2013, 10:12:19 pm
Clint , I always give it 1/2 hour to hour and make sure it's not tacky and then fine steel wool it. Use tack cloth and repeat coats. If I want a low luster finish, I skip the steel wool and tack cloth and just layer it.


Tracy
Title: Re: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: osage outlaw on April 06, 2013, 10:25:18 pm
Thanks Tracy.  I must have been putting on to much at a time.
Title: Re: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: blackhawk on April 06, 2013, 10:25:59 pm
As long as its above 70 when n where I seal I put a coat on every two hours...thin coats is the key and best for applying tru oil
Title: Re: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: Bryce on April 06, 2013, 10:58:28 pm
As long as its above 70 when n where I seal I put a coat on every two hours...thin coats is the key and best for applying tru oil

+1
Title: Re: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: raghorns on April 06, 2013, 11:07:50 pm
+2  Next to the wood stove really hurries it up...30 - 45 min.

Lyle
Title: Re: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: Gordon on April 06, 2013, 11:14:08 pm
In the winter (when it's cold and rainy) I do 2 coats a day.

In the summer I do three coats a day.
Title: Re: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: IdahoMatt on April 06, 2013, 11:23:27 pm
In the winter (when it's cold and rainy) I do 2 coats a day.

In the summer I do three coats a day.


+1......  Doing that right now and it's working great.  A little time consuming but working great.  Will post pics soon.  Just a kids bow but still fun...
Title: Re: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: okie64 on April 06, 2013, 11:27:30 pm
I usually do 2 coats a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. I do that until it looks good, usually 3 or 4 days.
Title: Re: How long between coats of tru-oil
Post by: missilemaster on April 06, 2013, 11:36:38 pm
Whatever finish I put on, except spar U.  I give it 24hrs. between coats even if its warm. Its a foolproof methed.