how many thin coats of tried-and-true varnish oil do you normally use? i know you need thin coats and sunlight helps it to cure. any other tips are welcomed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
nice looking gun!I thinned my first coat about 1/3 with turpentine, let it cure for five days and then added five or six extra thin coats. That first coat really darkened it up.
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I have used this for several years and do many coats. I do one a day for a week, if there is good sun so it can be in it for curing, and then do one a week for a month or so. Basically I do it until I get the warm look I am looking for.I used 3 because the instructions said never to exceed 3. I will be honest. I see no reason a guy can’t use more. Ive never used any type of wood finish that had limitations on coats. Oil or poly. With self bows you have to limit coats only because limbs bend and too many coats can show cracking. But, that’s 15-20 coats before it can possibly happen. I wouldn’t hesitate to apply 4 or 5 coats. Matter of fact after I finish my current rifle it’s getting at least 5 coats rubbed in.