HG Stock finish

BoogieMan · March 11, 2013, 12:59 PM

I am a machinist not a wood worker, so I have to ask. How does Weatherby put that beautiful high gloss finish on the Mark series? Is it possible for me to do the same at a home shop? Any kit available that will give me a similar result?

Scorch · March 11, 2013, 01:53 PM

It's not too hard to replicate. It is a polyurethane finish. I refinished one years ago: stripped it with Jasco, sanded to 600 grit (taped off the checkering), sprayed it with Varathane, cured it at about 100 degrees for a month, then lightly sanded with 600 grit and buffed it to a high gloss. The owner was ecstatic.

If I were to do the same job today, I would use Brownells' Acra Seal Wood, a spray epoxy finish, available in either gloss or matte. It is much harder than polyurethane, but not quite as clear. 3-5 coats would give the depth of finish.

BoogieMan · March 11, 2013, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the info. I will be placing an order with Brownells soon, so Ill add Acra seal on.

March 11, 2013, 12:59 PM	#1
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 948	HG Stock finish I am a machinist not a wood worker, so I have to ask. How does Weatherby put that beautiful high gloss finish on the Mark series? Is it possible for me to do the same at a home shop? Any kit available that will give me a similar result? __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman

March 11, 2013, 01:53 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,032	It's not too hard to replicate. It is a polyurethane finish. I refinished one years ago: stripped it with Jasco, sanded to 600 grit (taped off the checkering), sprayed it with Varathane, cured it at about 100 degrees for a month, then lightly sanded with 600 grit and buffed it to a high gloss. The owner was ecstatic. If I were to do the same job today, I would use Brownells' Acra Seal Wood, a spray epoxy finish, available in either gloss or matte. It is much harder than polyurethane, but not quite as clear. 3-5 coats would give the depth of finish. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

March 11, 2013, 02:38 PM	#3
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 948	Thanks for the info. I will be placing an order with Brownells soon, so Ill add Acra seal on. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman