cluais Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Lads I've got the trade secrets pack for doing gun stock but it says on the instructions about raising the grain and removing the old finish, This is my gun that I want to oil it's a beretta silver pigeon grade 3 Can I put the oil straight on or do I have to sand it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I did my rifle recently. I had to sand the stock because there was a thin layer of varnish on it. But by sanding it back to the bare wood, I also removed any small dents as well. I applied the stain to the wood, but did'nt like that, so bought a different walnut stain that gave a darker finish. After completing the task, I can't say that I am 100% pleased with it, but that's probably to do with me and not the product. The main thing is to take you time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 If it's an oil finish already you can top it up with the trade secret but if it's lacquer based you need to remove it and re finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluais Posted June 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Ya it's not a lacquer finish I've taken that off guns before,it must be an oil finish from beretta from day one There is 3 bottles of oil in the pack Ts-95 oil Alkanet oil Rapid oil Would it be ok to put on the alkanet oil now or will this make any difference to the stock as it is now in the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Ya it's not a lacquer finish I've taken that off guns before,it must be an oil finish from beretta from day one There is 3 bottles of oil in the pack Ts-95 oil Alkanet oil Rapid oil Would it be ok to put on the alkanet oil now or will this make any difference to the stock as it is now in the picture If it is an oil finish .I would give it a light rub down with fine wire wool and then apply the oil in lots of thin coats . Rub it in with the palm of your hand until you feel the heat build up from the friction . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwade545 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I remove the finish on my 682 limited edition last week with some 1200 grit sand paper and some of the TS-95 oil, then some 00000 wirer wool. Been putting coats on, up to about 10 light ones rubbed in, looking good except few shiny spots from where I have not removed the finish fully so its back out with the fine sand paper and wire wool to correct and start again, was looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I've used the kits for a number of years now, I prefer not to use the Ts-95 oil and get the desired finish with just the rapid oil. Seems to get a harder finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluais Posted June 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Did you ever use the alkanet oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Did you ever use the alkanet oil Yes, it gives a nice colour to the wood, the more coats you give it the darker the colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I used the alkanet oil at first, but was'nt happy with the result. Despite applying it a number of times, I could'nt get the stock to go any darker. I ended up buying a different Walnut and that did the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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