Recoil pad and tru oil

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Paste wax. This might be useful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2AqHdEqg4I

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Ray,
I always just apply paste wax to smooth and harden the sides of new pads. Below is what is recommended for finishing new pads on the Galazan website.

1. After installation of the pad, buff it with Vaseline to add a sheen
2. Coat it with varnish, tru-oil, and shellac and let dry. This will preserve the sheen.