Bigamos Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Ok, I spoke to my dealer and it looks like the stock of my SV10 needs some more oil put in it....! So I'm going to do it myself.... Couple of question, about the product etc..... 1: Does anyone have any tips on applying this Tru-Oil...? 2: I see Birchwood Casey have a gun stock wax, is it best to apply this after the oil, or does the oil leave it weather tight...? I just don't want to have to do this everytime the gun gets a bit of rain... Many many thanks in advance..... Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I think the dealer is talking about walnut oil, tru oil will give a hard varnish type finish, you cannot stick wax on top of this itll be like picking up a jellied eel! If it has the varnished finish as opposed to oiled then will probably need stripping fully prior to revarnishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Ok, I spoke to my dealer and it looks like the stock of my SV10 needs some more oil put in it....! So I'm going to do it myself.... Couple of question, about the product etc..... 1: Does anyone have any tips on applying this Tru-Oil...? 2: I see Birchwood Casey have a gun stock wax, is it best to apply this after the oil, or does the oil leave it weather tight...? I just don't want to have to do this everytime the gun gets a bit of rain... Many many thanks in advance..... Aaron dont use beretta tru oil its rubbish use nappier london gun oil insteed the tru oil goes yellow and stays sticky the nappier oil just soaks in a gives a far better finish i had the some problem with my sv10 as you have had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 what is the original finish? Beretta tru-oil seems more like a surface varnishh ... the London Oil, or similar brands seems to get absorbed into the wood to dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigamos Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 what is the original finish?Beretta tru-oil seems more like a surface varnishh ... the London Oil, or similar brands seems to get absorbed into the wood to dry? I would think the gun is finished in Beretta Tru Oil..... Not sure really....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 If the dealer can't tell you try a call to Beretta /GMK ... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Don't know about "Beretta" Tru oil, but i've tried Birchwood Casey Tru oil, and (If used properly, and time is taken) it gives a good finish which can be glossy, satin or matt depending what finish you want. Smells great, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 beretta tru oil is surposed to give the stock an oiled finish but all it does is sit on the surface and go dry then turns yellow i tried putting just a tiny drop on my stock and the finish was **** sanded it off tried again and still looked **** did this four times in a month then gave up spoke to my local gun smith to see if he could give the stock a proper oiled finish and he said try napier london gunstock finish i did so and hey presto my stock look the muts nuts so put the full bottle of beretta oil in the bin job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I think the dealer is talking about walnut oil, tru oil will give a hard varnish type finish, you cannot stick wax on top of this itll be like picking up a jellied eel!If it has the varnished finish as opposed to oiled then will probably need stripping fully prior to revarnishing. Wrong :look: True oil should be finished off with 00 wire wool and wax just done mine and will up date a post i made with pic's of the finished stock and four end soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Wrong True oil should be finished off with 00 wire wool and wax just done mine and will up date a post i made with pic's of the finished stock and four end soon This is true. If you go over the True Oil with 0000 steel wool when it has dried it will give you a lovely satin finish which will look very nice when waxed. :look: G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 best tip i got on PW was 50 50 mix true oil and linseed oil. soaks in nice finish wipe my stock with it every now and then.. lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigamos Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 How are you guys applying the Tru-Oil......? Any tips...... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 wash you hands in hot water dry you hands then put a tiny drop of oil on your stock then rub your hands together to get them warm then rub the oil into the stock but what ever you do dont put to much oil on the stock or it wont soak in i do my stock every 2 weeks in this way works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigglet Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) dont use beretta tru oil its rubbish use nappier london gun oil insteed the tru oil goes yellow and stays sticky the nappier oil just soaks in a gives a far better finish i had the some problem with my sv10 as you have had After trying tru oil, linseed oil, CCL and a couple of home made recipe's I'v found The napier london oil the best by a long way. Easy to use than any of the others and has given me much better results. My last stock finished with napier Before After The stock hasn't been stained, just grain sealed and then had about 10 coats of oil. Edited September 7, 2010 by pigglet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 After trying tru oil, linseed oil, CCL and a couple of home made recipe's I'v found The napier london oil the best by a long way. Easy to use than any of the others and has given me much better results. My last stock finished with napier Before After The stock hasn't been stained, just grain sealed and then had about 10 coats of oil. spot on fella stock looks the dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Wrong True oil should be finished off with 00 wire wool and wax just done mine and will up date a post i made with pic's of the finished stock and four end soon What type of wax are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigamos Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I got the Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax this morning in the post, and tried it on a small bit of wood I had in the office.... It left a nice finish....! I'm not sure if you can use it instead of oil, but from readying on the interweb, you can....! You can also use it on the metal work etc...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I used to think Tru Oil was rubbish until I got my stock done by Straightshooter on here, the finish is amazing (look through his stock re-finishing thread for pictures) What everyone does, me included, is use too much. Use a tiny amount and loads of coats, letting it dry completely overnight in between - do that and build up the finish you want - use 0000 grade wire wool to matte it down at the end. I find it does need 'topping up' from time to time when the gun gets a good soaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I used to think Tru Oil was rubbish until I got my stock done by Straightshooter on here, the finish is amazing (look through his stock re-finishing thread for pictures)What everyone does, me included, is use too much. Use a tiny amount and loads of coats, letting it dry completely overnight in between - do that and build up the finish you want - use 0000 grade wire wool to matte it down at the end. I find it does need 'topping up' from time to time when the gun gets a good soaking. i only use a tiny tiny drop and it still went yellow and patchy dont get this with london gun oil its much better and cost's the some £10.00 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 What type of wax are you talking about? Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigamos Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) Well after many E-mail and phone calls to people, I now have the marks removed from the gun and the OEM finish replaced.... I wiped the stock with IPA to remove the rain drop marks, and then added 3 coats of Birchwood Casey Stock Wax....! ( nice easy product to use ) It has brought back the OEM Beretta satin type finish, and made the stock 100% water proof.... Just some quick photos of the finish.....! Many thanks to all, for your hints and tips etc, now just to get out and enjoy it....! Edited September 7, 2010 by Bigamos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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