Like applying multiple thin coats of polyurethane. I quite like it, but that's just my personal experience and may change if I find another I like better! In the mean time, it ticks the boxes when I need an oil to use.ĭanish oil, or the Cabots variety at least, contains polyurethane (among other driers etc) - hence why you can 'build' a finish of higher gloss with it than other oils. When dry, I then use a citrus oil as a final coat to the fretboard and buff it out. A light coat to penetrate and protect the board longer term. I also use it as my first coat on fretboards too. It was kind of strange when you turned it in the light it would go from looking glossy to matt. You can 'burnish' it to a higher gloss level if desired, however, I've done some sample testing on that and never liked the look. It does penetrate, being quite thin and sets hard - I've not had an application go sticky again in high temps or humidity like some oils do. To the best of my knowledge (don't count on it), it is predominantly a mix of tung, citrus and eucalyptus, with some wood turps and perhaps other minor ingredients. It does not however, build to a higher gloss like the Tru-Oil, being more matt or satin.

It provides good protection and makes for a lovely satin touch, while being easy to touch up over time. I've used it for necks, where the customer has requested an oil finish for the feel. Yes Trevor, I have several times and I'm not the only luthier I know of that has. A light first coat will likely prevent too much penetration. Has anyone tried Organoil Hard Burnishing Oil on a guitar? I've used it on furniture (seems OK, dries hard fairly quickly) but not on a guitar. They reckon you can eat off it if you want to. The safety data sheet indicates that it is from all plant sources. I have used Tru-Oil in the past and this stuff is very similar, but available in larger quantities. It originates from Germany, but in Australia you can buy it from Wittle's Waxes, or I found a supplier in Sydney selling it as a floor finishing product. But it gives a very durable and nice looking satin finish, which is what I am looking for. It is certainly not a high-gloss factory finish look. I haven't got any longer history to report. One instrument I did 2 years ago, and play daily, has stood up really well. This makes it a super easy finish to apply. I then wax and buff it a couple of weeks later. It dries overnight, and 3-4 coats seems to be enough for a really durable finish. Wipe it off and friction rub it a bit after 5-10 minutes. I apply it by hand with paper towel or soft cotton. Gerard Gilet put me on to it and it, and it seems very suitable for instrument finishing - if you want that oil finished look. It is a mixture of natural oils and waxes, developed as a hard surface finish for flooring and internal woodwork. I have used PNZ Hard Wax Oil on two instruments.

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