Can you wax a tung oil finish?

Asked by: Jackie Eakes

Yes, Feed-N-Wax is compatible with all cured (fully dry) clear coat finishes including; tung oil finish, polyurethane finish, varnish, and lacquer wood finishes. Feed-N-Wax adds a protective coating of beeswax and carnauba wax that helps prolong the life of the finish.

How long should tung oil dry before waxing?

Don’t wax it for at least some days. Tung oil cures in two-three days, but it takes over 3-4 weeks to cure completely. A wax coating will slow this process. So, let it cure.

How do you shine tung oil finish?

So each coat needs to dry about six hours and then I scuff sand with an abrasive finishing pad to knock off the dust nibs. I like these pads for the task. Because they don't clog up like sandpaper.

Can tung oil be polished?

You could also wax polish on top of the tung oil to achieve the sheen you want. Both will be hard work with lots of rubbing and time between coats. Patience will help.

What do you put over tung oil?

What finish can be applied over Tung oil? You can seal dried Tung oil with finishes like wipe-on poly or spar varnish, shellac, lacquer, and even wax –carnauba wax or beeswax.

How do you know if tung oil is cured?

The easiest way to tell them apart is to read the application instructions. If they say to wait a certain number of minutes after you put the finish on, and then to wipe up or buff off the excess, it’s a blend. (If you don’t wipe up the extra oil, it will wrinkle and have to be sanded off.)

Should you sand between coats of tung oil?

Tung Oil Re-coating – Sanding Between Coats



Typical dry times are between 2 and 7 days before re-coating. You can test to see if the surface is ready to be re-coated by doing a light sanding in a small area with a 400-600 grit sandpaper. If the sanding produces a fine white dust you are good to go.

Does tung oil leave a shine?

As the name suggests, the pure tung oil is free of additives and distillates, meaning it doesn’t create a glossy or heavy finish. Pure tung oil dries to a honey color.

How do you buff Minwax tung oil finish?

For your first coat saturate the wood with oil and give it about five minutes to soak into those empty pores. Before you wipe off the excess oil with a rag. Let.

How long does tung oil last on wood?

Every six months (or as needed) just dress the guitar with a light coat. It will continue to interact with the wood, and should last the life of the instrument. The result of a tung finish is a beautiful natural wood finish.

Can you use beeswax over tung oil?

Yes, Feed-N-Wax is compatible with all cured (fully dry) clear coat finishes including; tung oil finish, polyurethane finish, varnish, and lacquer wood finishes. Feed-N-Wax adds a protective coating of beeswax and carnauba wax that helps prolong the life of the finish.

How many coats of tung oil should I use?

We recommend a minimum of four coats, more coats will be required for porous or external surfaces. For best results gently rub with Ultra Fine Steel Wool (Grade 0000) between coats. Leave for a few days before use to allow the Pure Tung Oil to dry fully.

Can I put mineral oil over tung oil?

Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes can be applied over mineral or vegetable oil after the countertop has aged for a minimum of 30 days in adequate ventilation.

Will tung oil prevent cracking?

The oil has properties that allow it to penetrate deep into the wood to offer penetration protection not found in other products. Using the oil will help to prevent moisture from penetrating the wood so you do not experience the splitting and cracking that is so common and can cause damage.

What is the purpose of tung oil?

Tung oil is used as a finish to help protect wood. Woodworkers use it to create a hand-rubbed finish. It is used on wood furniture, boat decks, flooring, unfinished wood, weathered wood, concrete floors, countertops, stone, bamboo, brick, cabinetry, musical instruments and wood toys.