Can you polish a tung oil finish?

Can you polish a tung oil finish?

You could also wax polish on top of the tung oil to achieve the sheen you want. Both will be hard work with lots of rubbing and time between coats. Patience will help.

What should I use to buff tung oil?

Buff, rub or trowel (drive in) TRUETONE® using the chosen applicator into the wood. Do NOT brush or wipe; be sure to RUB INTO THE WOOD. A lot of speed or pressure is NOT needed; just rub the product (drive) into the wood surface.

Can you wax a tung oil finish?

Yes, Feed-N-Wax is compatible with all cured (fully dry) clear coat finishes including; tung oil finish, polyurethane finish, varnish, and lacquer wood finishes. Feed-N-Wax adds a protective coating of beeswax and carnauba wax that helps prolong the life of the finish.

How long should tung oil dry before buffing?

Typical dry times are between 2 and 7 days before re-coating. You can test to see if the surface is ready to be re-coated by doing a light sanding in a small area with a 400-600 grit sandpaper. If the sanding produces a fine white dust you are good to go.

Does tung oil leave a shine?

As the name suggests, the pure tung oil is free of additives and distillates, meaning it doesn’t create a glossy or heavy finish. Pure tung oil dries to a honey color.

How long should tung oil dry before waxing?

Don’t wax it for at least some days. Tung oil cures in two-three days, but it takes over 3-4 weeks to cure completely. A wax coating will slow this process. So, let it cure.

How do you know when tung oil is cured?

The easiest way to tell them apart is to read the application instructions. If they say to wait a certain number of minutes after you put the finish on, and then to wipe up or buff off the excess, it’s a blend. (If you don’t wipe up the extra oil, it will wrinkle and have to be sanded off.)

How do you shine tung oil?

Tung oil is best when a series of thin coats are applied over a period of several days, leaving it to cure properly between coats. Once the tung oil is properly cured to a hard finish, (after a week or so) it can be buffed, either by hand with a soft cloth or with a lambswool buffing pad for larger areas.

Can you wet sand tung oil finish?

For the ultimate in smooth feel with an oil or oil/varnish-blend finish, sand the finish between coats while it is still wet—that is, before wiping off the excess. You can use any grit sandpaper, but the finer grit you use, the smoother the result.