Stock Finishing Question

[44fordy]

OK, In one of my previous threads, I was referred to oil for the stock, possibly linseed oil.

I have a new, unfinished stock for my .308, I will prep and then finish, BUT, if I want that super-high-gloss finish (like that of a Browning White Gold Medallion), what do I use?

Your professional opinions are appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Mudpuppy]

Seal the stock with several coats of thinned Boiled Linseed Oil, sand between coats to fill the grain using BLO as your vehicle. Once the BLO finish appears to be building on the surface and the wood pores have been filled switch over to Tru-Oil.

Wet sand the stock between each coat of Tru-Oil and when the finish has the depth you want polish it with automotive polishing compound or rottenstone to get the desired gloss.

Apply a coat of good car wax for the final shine and some extra protection.

 

[Max Power]

Mudpuppy has a pretty good tutorial right there for using oil. I think that would probably be your best bet for DIY.

If you have access to spray equipment you could go with a high gloss polyurethane or something similar. I did a buddy's stock with some Sikkens poly a few years back. Looks almost too pretty to shoot, yet the coating is rock hard. You could apply it without spraying but I doubt you would get the results you want.

 

[Kodiak Outpost]

Another option is clear urethane. Catalyzed urethane enamels (such as professional auto paint) are very durable and can be very glossy.
dh

 

[Kodiak Outpost]

If you have access to spray equipment you could go with a high gloss polyurethane or something similar. I did a buddy's stock with some Sikkens poly a few years back. Looks almost too pretty to shoot, yet the coating is rock hard. You could apply it without spraying but I doubt you would get the results you want.

Ha, beat me to it.

 

[Max Power]

Better two replies than none at all...

Whats the saying? Great minds think alike.....We'll forget the end of the statement in this case.