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Originally Posted by Eric Eis
Bruce do you find the Timberluxe finish similar to French polish but a better sealer of the wood? How many coats do you use? For the buttplate I too have heard using a dye, just not sure which one.
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I find the Timberluxe less temperamental than French Polish and less tendency to streak. I put on several coats with fingertips, using 0000 steel wool between each coat. On the final coat, I rub the finish in hard with my palm , that creates a more satin finish rather than a gloss. I end up with about 5 thin coats.
The downside of French Polish is that being lacquer based, it will cloud with heavy moisture and with rain, the finish can erode. The Timberluxe is waterproof. I hunted for ruffed grouse in MN in light rain and at the end of the day, the finish on a little DHE 20ga was cloudy and worn. It eventually dried out and became clear again, but sometime this winter I will put a topcoat of Timberluxe on it to resolve that problem. The finish works for me and I know some of the big name stockmakers are using it.
On the DHBP, I think will try some RIT dye to see if that works and is more than just a surface treatment.
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