Oil Finish that doesn't tint

[rauchman]

Greetings,

I've done 3 W partcasters using TruOil for the finish. I like working with TruOil, but it does produce a bit of an amber tint.

Looking for recommendations for an oil finish that is tint free...if such a thing exists

 

[ragamuffin]

Greetings,

I've done 3 W partcasters using TruOil for the finish. I like working with TruOil, but it does produce a bit of an amber tint.

Looking for recommendations for an oil finish that is tint free...if such a thing exists

Wipe on poly might be your best bet

 

[stratamania]

I posit that virtually any oil finish is going to tint to a lesser or greater degree. A clear wipe on poly as already suggested is probably a good alternative option.

 

[rauchman]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have zero experience with wipe on poly

Any recommendations for application technique?

 

[ragamuffin]

I don't have much experience with it, but I think Spud uses it on most of his builds?

 

[Rick]

Spud also uses face oil, but I don't recommend it.

I've used the wipe on poly for many projects, especially for doors and furniture, it presents a nice smooth finish, I will say thought, after almost 10 years there is some yellowing on the Mahogany doors, though I call it a patina.

As to application, I put down the first coat of regular poly with a brush, then the second coat undiluted wipe on poly with a foam brush, then third and fourth coats, wipe on poly with 50% mineral spirts with a foam brush. Give it a month to get hard, then lightly buff. Done.

 

[Hodgo]

All oil tints to some degree. Danish Oil and Pure Tung Oil seem to have the least coloration in my experience, but it’s not as clear as a water based poly or lacquer. An oil based poly will likely tint, because well… oil tints

 

[Spud]

I don't have much experience with it, but I think Spud uses it on most of his builds?

I do/did. I like it but it does and always will eventually do a slight yellowing/vintage tint which I mostly like. Your gonna laugh but the last two I hve built I have started using Minwax Polycrylic. Way less voc, brutal smell, quick dry. However, using keda dye mixed in water, I did have to do a spray coat of Rustoleum oil base clear coat to lock in the dye or it would have reacted with the water base clear. I am exploring low VOC ways. If I ever just do a straight oil finish on a body to just protect and pop the grain, I would probably do tru-oil.

I have worked around too many chemicals for too long and now just a little exposure makes me feel nauseous. Yes, mostly always wore a respirator but some still gets through. I just can't do it anymore. Plus, if I am gonna blow my liver, I would prefer to at least get a fun buzz from it!

 

[Spud]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have zero experience with wipe on poly

Any recommendations for application technique?

I wipe it on with a small folded cloth. THIN.

 

[Spud]

Also, I still use wipe on poly on necks.

 

[Spud]

Spud also uses face oil, but I don't recommend it.

I've used the wipe on poly for many projects, especially for doors and furniture, it presents a nice smooth finish, I will say thought, after almost 10 years there is some yellowing on the Mahogany doors, though I call it a patina.

As to application, I put down the first coat of regular poly with a brush, then the second coat undiluted wipe on poly with a foam brush, then third and fourth coats, wipe on poly with 50% mineral spirts with a foam brush. Give it a month to get hard, then lightly buff. Done.

oh dear we are in trouble.......................Ric

 

[bagman67]

If you want to give the poly a miss, Osmo hard wax oil might be worth a try. Lots of the Youtube furniture makers use it and remark on its lack of color-shift.

Polyx® - Oil Raw - OSMO USA

Find a Dealer Near You APPLICATION TOOLS NEARLY INVISIBLE PROTECTION WITH NO COLOR CHANGE Osmo Polyx-Oil 3051 Raw is designed to retain an untreated appearance on light colored woods such as Oak, Ash, Birch and Maple. Neutralises

osmocolorusa.com

 

[Spud]

I still love you Ric...............................well..........sorta