Wood finish

[Pilgrim]

I added my first coat of permalyn sealer to my SMR last night. The iron nitrate color is darker than I envisioned but pretty none the less. Pictures will be posted soon. I would like to finish with a coat of Briwax or similar. How will the wax color darken the finish? Or will it darken the finish? I'm trying to choose which shade will work best with the color I have. Maybe I should have waited to ask this question until I posted a picture?

Thank you in advance
Terry

 

[garypl]

Try it on scrap first. I always try to apply stain and finish on a scrap before I start on the main project - I hate surprises!

If you already sealed the wood and apply the Briwax and don’t like it (the wax should hardly be visible if it is applied over a sealed piece of wood) simply wipe it off with some denatured alcohol. In my experience the Briwax doesn’t really add color to anything that is sealed but helps hide small scratches in the finish.

 

[Pilgrim]

Try it on scrap first. I always try to apply stain and finish on a scrap before I start on the main project - I hate surprises!

If you already sealed the wood and apply the Briwax and don’t like it (the wax should hardly be visible if it is applied over a sealed piece of wood) simply wipe it off with some denatured alcohol. In my experience the Briwax doesn’t really add color to anything that is sealed but helps hide small scratches in the finish.

Thank you, I considered that about Briwax but didn't know for sure. So I choose the color of Briwax to match the color of the rifle then. I haven't gotten far enough to see any cosmetic issues yet, but I am sure I will. The Kibler SMR is my first PC kit, so I genuinely learn as I go. The color is something I can live with, and after the metal is finished and installed, the overall appearance may be just fine.

Thank you for replying

 

[Pilgrim]

Ok, another Briwax question. Apply wax with gun assembled or wood only? Or does it matter?

 

[garypl]

Doesn’t matter if you get wax on the metal but will be easier to buff without barrel and lock. I would put a coat of wax in the barrel channel as well the bottom of the barrel.

 

[Pilgrim]

Doesn’t matter if you get wax on the metal but will be easier to buff without barrel and lock. I would put a coat of wax in the barrel channel as well the bottom of the barrel.

Thank you

 

[Snake Pleskin]

Ok, what is Briwax?

 

[Pilgrim]

Ok, what is Briwax?

Here is a link to purchase through Amazon. It is a wood care wax that mixes carnauba and bee wax. It is available in different colors. There are videos that teach how to select the right color for your application. I hope this helps.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=briwax&h...535895&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_56cfdth9wf_e

 

[Snake Pleskin]

Here is a link to purchase through Amazon. It is a wood care wax that mixes carnauba and bee wax. It is available in different colors. There are videos that teach how to select the right color for your application. I hope this helps.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=briwax&h...535895&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_56cfdth9wf_e

thank you!

 

[Shadowalker164]

Pictures please, I too will be finishing a Kibler soon. I will try iron nitrate, on a sample piece. I am also interested in alcohol based wood dyes, and will try them as well. Best luck on your beauty!

 

[sdilts]

I apply the wax with the gun assembled. It helps to protect the metal as well.