Does anyone know what, if anything, can be added to Tru-Oil to increase curing speed, tried some heat etc to no avail. I have an old bottle (many years) that I fiinally got around to using, the problem is it is taking days to dry vs. hours for a newer bottle. Easiest solution is just to throw it out but if I could add some sort of accelerator I willing to give it a try. --- John303.
Tru-Oil ??
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Just went through this with some satin clear.
There is a drying agent in there that dries up.
I just purchased a new can and went over the project
with the new stuff. I put lots on and brushed it in to
make sure it mixed. Dried up as per specs.
Maybe try a new bottle of Tru Oil and try it again.
There is a drying agent in there that dries up.
I just purchased a new can and went over the project
with the new stuff. I put lots on and brushed it in to
make sure it mixed. Dried up as per specs.
Maybe try a new bottle of Tru Oil and try it again.
How did you put it on? Very thin coats, rubbed hard, dry in 1 to 2 hours. If you have "painted" it on thickly, it may never dry. I've been using it for 25 years and never had that kind of problem with it. But then I go through a pint a year.
Dr Jim
Dr Jim
Doubt you'll find anything that'll help. Tru-oil is a blend of oils, etc. An old bottle may have broken down. Try giving it a really good shake. Then throw it away and buy some pure tung oil.
Mind you, T&G has a good point too. Light coats of any oil, rubbed in over several days, works far better than a few thick coats.
Mind you, T&G has a good point too. Light coats of any oil, rubbed in over several days, works far better than a few thick coats.
Do yourself a favor and pick up some Tung Oil from the local hardware store, its about 12 bucks for a half liter bottle and it goes a decently long way.
Thank you all for the input, it was put on in very thin coats (up to 25 or so to fill the pores and get the finish I like), I usually use my finger tips / house-hold paper towels. I'm quite sure it's lost something over the years - I'm guessing 10. But before I give it the heave I will try a few things along the mineral spirits line. Never tried Tung oil but will get some and try it. --- John303.
Pure Tung Oil from Lee Valley takes a few days to dry, and serves up a nice satin finish, but I would not put it over Tru-Oil. Oh and if you ever work with Cocobolo or any other of the Dalbergia genus, Tru-Oil is VERY BAD. Only use Tung oil.
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