Tru-Oil substitute

[runamuck]

I use Minwax Wipe On Poly for necks. Like Tru Oil, it takes many coats but it's much more durable, looks just as good and has a similar tactile quality.

[JLT]

Thanks to all for your responses. As it happened, I found two bottles of Tru-Oil in my supply cabinet, one partially used. I tested that and found it still good, so I'll use it up. When it's gone, I'll test the other bottle. I'm told that it will keep for a long time as long as it's stored in a cool place.

After that, I'll switch to the OSMO PolyX that Rudy uses. It sounds perfect for necks and solid-body guitars, but I'm not so sure about acoustic bodies, since it might retain a flexibility that could damp the tone.

[Rudy4]

Originally Posted by Fathand

Rudy, have you ever tried the gloss version, 3011?

I also noticed 3054 is not available in Canada, I guess we need the thinner 3043 since it is so cold here in our igloos 🙂

No gloss. I'd assume that folks who are looking for gloss would really want a finish that builds and can be rubbed out flat before polishing. Osmo would not be appropriate for that use.

When I use open pored woods I actually prefer an unfilled surface, but that's just me. Osmo "gloss" would probably look fine on a wood such as maple or cherry.

[Quickstep192]

Here’s a good video that show the sheen level of OSMO gloss. It’s lovely, but it’s not the same level of reflection of gloss finishes from nitro or varnish.

Skip to 4:50 if you just want to see the sheen of the completed finish.


https://youtu.be/duxKcjaidf8

[Fathand]

Originally Posted by Quickstep192

Here’s a good video that show the sheen level of OSMO gloss. It’s lovely, but it’s not the same level of reflection of gloss finishes from nitro or varnish.

Skip to 4:50 if you just want to see the sheen of the completed finish.


https://youtu.be/duxKcjaidf8

Seems to be less gloss than Tru Oil, this is grain partially filled mahogany. I wonder if Osmo can be wet sanded and recoated and buffed for a bit more gloss. I like Tru Oil but I get tired of doing 15- 20 coats

[Quickstep192]

Originally Posted by Fathand

I wonder if Osmo can be wet sanded and recoated and buffed for a bit more gloss

Unfortunately, I think not. OSMO needs to get into the wood. Based on my somewhat limited experience, additional coats don't build like surface finishes do.

[bnjp]

I've had good experience with Wipe-on Polyurethane for necks. Easy to do indoors and goes on thin like tru oil. I've only used the Minwax version, but Stewmac has their own product now as well.