Tung Oil Paste Wax issues
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Hello all,
I made my own tung oil based paste wax. I basically used 50% bees wax with 50% pure tung oil. I used the paste wax to put a new look on an old cabinet. A few days after the paste wax started to dry, I noticed some white areas on the cabinet. A few days more, and anything that has dried is starting to turn a white haze. Does anyone have any thoughts on this and also is there anything I can do to fix it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.- This topic was modified 7 years, 5 months ago by dwake23.
- This topic was modified 7 years, 5 months ago by dwake23.
23 November 2016 at 3:10 pm #142643First off I’m no expert but I am really into the finishing aspect. I don’t think tung oil was the best choice. I never have read a recipe that used that oil. Normally paste wax is made with gum turpentine, mineral spirits, or the combination of the two. If its on there I guess try to buff it. If its a mess you can remove it with denatured alcohol or gum turpentine, depends on the finish. I like briwax if you don’t want to make it. It comes in many colors.For finishing I do like The Furniture Bible by Christophe Pourney. It is focused on natural and historic finishes on antiques.
The white is likely the wax/oil that didn’t penetrate completely. Tung oil is fine to use for this application-just be aware it dries very slowly and wait at least a day or 2 between coats. 3-5 days would be even better. Penetration of the oil/wax blend is enhanced by a solvent-traditionally spirits of turpentine, more recently odorless mineral spirits have been used, but the new “citrus solvent” works well too, and smells a lot better. Wipe on heavily, rub in vigorously, wipe off completely and then buff with a clean rag after the wax has hardened. Temperature makes a great difference when using wax, in terms of penetration. Use high quality products but I think you will be happy with the finish-enhances the grain and gives great depth, but does not form a surface film, giving a very “natural” feel.
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