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Originally Posted by Nothing like an SS
Tru Oil and Tung Oil are similar, but also different. Tru Oil, when applied ultra thin in built up layers. 1-3 per day (depending on dry time) and some scuff sanding (1000 or higher grit) or 0000 steel wool every 6 coats or so. I usually like at least 12-15 but you can go more, depends on what you want.
It can be a final satin, you can wet sand/polish for gloss. If the plan is to wet sand and polish, definitely 15 or more to avoid cutting through.
I find it is the best stuff. If I am not Tru Oiling, then I am spraying nitro lacquer.
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I've never tried to apply more than 2 coats of Tung Oil, so maybe it doesn't build up layers same as Tru Oil.
Actually I've done 8 coats on the guitar and I lie it as is. I've let it dry for a day and will leave it tomorrow as well. If I ever feel it needs more layers, I can always add some later. But for now I love how the grain is half filled and how shiny it is. I am still debating if I want to do a little steel wool on it to make it satin. We'll see.
But I really like the finish. Thanks for the advice. It is way better than what I would have been able to do with a lacquer.