LMF sealer and finish

[Dan Herda]

Once there is a buildup on the surface, can it be brought back to a sheen by simply working it with 0000 steel wool?
Thanks for any input.

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

If you have a build up on the surface, you should already have a sheen, if not a shine.  You can cut it back with a maroon ScotchBrite pad, right down to the wood, and then apply very thin applications - probably two or three, to get a lovely sheen finish.

[Dan Herda]

It is pretty glossy now and I want to see it more of a satin finish. I maybe shouldnt have said sheen.

[Daryl]

0000 will cut the shine (& the finish), but rotten stone or pumice will nicely cut the shine to a sheen.

[Ed Wenger]

Dan..., as has been suggested, pumice stone with paraffin oil or mineral oil works very well in cutting back the shine.  Use an old tooth brush and scrub the stock with the pumice stone and oil mixture.  Do a small section and go slow, until you get the desired result, then do the same for the rest of the stock.  Wipe off the mess with a clean cloth, and you’ll get a very nice, warm looking finish.  Best,

       Ed

[rich pierce]

Dan..., as has been suggested, pumice stone with paraffin oil or mineral oil works very well in cutting back the shine.  Use an old tooth brush and scrub the stock with the pumice stone and oil mixture.  Do a small section and go slow, until you get the desired result, then do the same for the rest of the stock.  Wipe off the mess with a clean cloth, and you’ll get a very nice, warm looking finish.  Best,

       Ed

Great advice but be sure it’s 100% sealed before rubbing with pumice and oil.

[Dan Herda]

Thank you all for the suggestions and advise.

[Dphariss]

Its plastic.

[flehto]

I use LMF sealer by applying 2 wipe on/wipe off coats w/ a 10 min soak in time. When the 2nd coat is completely dry, a hard rub w/ 0000 steel wool removes any unabsorbed sealer...the rubbing is down to the wood and further smooths the stock.

A good vacuuming and 2 coats of Wahkon Bay Trucoat are sparsely applied w/ the fingers ….after the 2nd coat is completely dry, the finish is very dull but a light  rubbing w/ a fluffy towel yields a very nice, soft sheen. The stock looks like there isn't any finish on it. This process eliminates the need to rub the stock w/ either steel wool or pumice.....Fred

[Dan Herda]

Thank you for the input Fred.
Beautifull guns there. Love the carving at the rear of wrist.