Gun Stock Finish

[kanwar76]

Hi,

I am thinking of adding a bit of sheen to my D52 stock. I have hoppes gun stock finishing kit with me but is there anything better than that available? I am looking for oil which should not darken already darken spots on the stock but just add some sheen to it. Please see the pic to get an idea of what I am talking about. Any idea How to remove that black spot?

What is the advantage of applying WAX to gun stock?




-Inder

[danish21]

Inder

Those are dark circles... give some vitamins to ur D52 stock or contact Dr. Asif

Danish

[kanwar76]

Inder

Those are dark circles... give some vitamins to ur D52 stock or contact Dr. Asif

Danish

Was that a joke..If yes then please come here and tickle me

-Inder

[danish21]

[Mack The Knife]

Inder,

The dark bits are probably a result of sanding against the grain. If this is so, then the only way to remove them is to strip the original finish and re-sand the stock. I would advice you not to do this.

When you say 'sheen', are you refering to a silky or shiny finish?

Waxing will repel water to some extent and protect the oil finish cracking due to handling or weather.

Mack The Knife

[kanwar76]

Inder,

The dark bits are probably a result of sanding against the grain. If this is so, then the only way to remove them is to strip the original finish and re-sand the stock. I would advice you not to do this.

When you say 'sheen', are you refering to a silky or shiny finish?

Waxing will repel water to some extent and protect the oil finish cracking due to handling or weather.

Mack The Knife

Thanks Rusty,

Even I am not too keen on redoing the whole stock again. Yep, I was talking about a bit shiny finish. It looks a bit dull in its present form.

Can you please recommend any good wax polish available in INDIA?

-Inder

[shahid]

There are some stock renew sprays available for such jobs. Mostly this is sweat from the hands and the cheek that transfers on to the stock. A good wipe with a soft cloth after every shooting session before packing the gun back in its case is usually the best preventive remedy, but of course few of us have time for such elaborate care.

[Mack The Knife]

Shahid you are right about the wood turning dark where we usually hold it but not in this case - just under the cheek-piece.

It's my fault actually as I should have checked Inder's sanding before staining and oiling the stock.

Inder, there's some wax at home. We will use that as I have not experimented with locally available waxes. Bring the rifle when you come over next. I may go to the range on Saturday but should be back by 2 p.m.. Let me know.

If you want a shinier finish (you tart!), then it would have to be re-oiled after which we buff it very lightly with 0000 grade wire wool or not at all.

Mack The Knife

[Mark]

Inder,

Can you scrape the dark spot with your thumbnail and get it to lighten up? If you can take a closeup it would be nice, from here though it looks like the end grain of the wood might have absorbed more dark finish and that is why it is darker.

for a good wax, just get some paste furniture wax. You will need a toothbrush to clean it out of the checkering.

[Mack The Knife]

from here though it looks like the end grain of the wood might have absorbed more dark finish and that is why it is darker.

That's a possibility even if I don't recall staining that area excessively. I still feel it may be due to improper sanding.

Inder, take a close-up or two and post them here before scratching the finish with your finger nail.

Mack The Knife

[kanwar76]

There are some stock renew sprays available for such jobs. Mostly this is sweat from the hands and the cheek that transfers on to the stock. A good wipe with a soft cloth after every shooting session before packing the gun back in its case is usually the best preventive remedy, but of course few of us have time for such elaborate care.

No buddy, Not this one..this is my only foreign airgun. its gets better treatment than my wife...

-Inder

[kanwar76]

Hi Mack The Knife/Mark

Thanks for the tips. I think its because of sanding the stock against the grain. I will take some pics and post them here.

Rusty, will call you on saturday before dropping in.

-Inder

[Mack The Knife]

Okay. Bring the finishing kit as well.

You should be oiling it once a year.

Mack The Knife

[kanwar76]

Inder,

Can you scrape the dark spot with your thumbnail and get it to lighten up? If you can take a closeup it would be nice, from here though it looks like the end grain of the wood might have absorbed more dark finish and that is why it is darker.

for a good wax, just get some paste furniture wax. You will need a toothbrush to clean it out of the checkering.

Hi Mark,

I can't scrape the dark spot. Here are some closeups.








I think its need some rubbing with iron wool and oiling once more...

-Inder