Another Tru-Oil/Wax Question

[tonelover]

Oil first, wipe off the excess, let the remainder soak in and dry for just a short while. Then wax and let dry again. It dries quickly. I don't sand at all.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Thanks Spud. So far I've only used the Gunstock Oil on my Luke. Does the wax make that much of a difference?

Personally I prefer to just use the oil - the wax gives it a "sheen" which you don't get out of the factory.

When I first use the BC stuff I let it sit for too long and it went really horrible - so I do it as per the factory - wipe on, throw away the paper towel, tear off a new sheet and wipe straight off.

 

[FantasyMetal]

So I just applied the oil (wipe on, wait a few seconds, wipe off) and let it sit overnight, but it didn't really seem to do anything noticeable to the neck. I'm just wondering if I should do it again or not. Every time I clean the guitar I rub the neck down with Lemon Oil, so I assume that it is hydrated enough, but I'm kind of paranoid that the neck is going to dry out and warp since its the winter months and all that. Any suggestions?

 

[Spudmurphy]

Give it another coat for peace of mind. I've used lemon oil on the neck and fretboard too and you won't have a problem. If you wanted to, you could apply the wax as well - personally I prefer just to use the oil.

So rest assured as long as yer not gonna use it as a snow shovel or umbrella (ela ella) it will be all good.

 

[FantasyMetal]

Ok, thanks for the suggestion Spud. I gave it another coat, and it felt the same as before the first one, so I guess it's protected, I'm just not noticing it. And I probably won't take it too many places anyway, so it shouldn't be exposed to any harsher conditions than those in my home.

 

[tonelover]

Use the wax after the oil.

 

[FantasyMetal]

I had considered using the wax, but it seems like the consensus is it changes the feel of the neck significantly, and I like the unfinished feel. I just don't want the neck to warp.

 

[tonelover]

The wax is what makes it silky smooth and slippery again, as it was when it came from the factory new. A light wipe on and wipe off, little time to try and you shouldn't have any regrets, or anything to worry about.

 

[davetcan]

I hit my AL MM90 maple neck with some 600 grit sandpaper, very light rub, then 2 coats of BC oil followed by 2 coats of BC wax. The difference is phenominal, feels like silk now and I love it. The neck was feeling pretty rough up near the headstock and I was wondering if the shipping in cold dry temperatures had raised the grain a bit. Whatever it was it's wonderful now