stock scratches

Badger · November 4, 2000, 02:47 PM

I've got an oil finished stock with some light scratches that appear to be in the finish and not all the way down to the wood. Any suggestions as to how I might repair them without sanding the old finish down? Thanks..

George Stringer · November 5, 2000, 08:59 AM

Badger, if they aren't down to the wood you should be able to touch them up just by using the original oil. If it's Linseed oil don't use Tru-oil for example. Use whatever was used on it originally. George

weegee · November 5, 2000, 11:30 AM

If the scratches are really light, you may be able to hide them with a good application of wax (Johnson's paste wax or other good floor wax).

November 4, 2000, 02:47 PM	#1
Badger Member Join Date: September 14, 1999 Posts: 18	I've got an oil finished stock with some light scratches that appear to be in the finish and not all the way down to the wood. Any suggestions as to how I might repair them without sanding the old finish down? Thanks..

November 5, 2000, 08:59 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Badger, if they aren't down to the wood you should be able to touch them up just by using the original oil. If it's Linseed oil don't use Tru-oil for example. Use whatever was used on it originally. George

November 5, 2000, 11:30 AM	#3
weegee Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 1999 Posts: 195	If the scratches are really light, you may be able to hide them with a good application of wax (Johnson's paste wax or other good floor wax).