Re: Finish question
Posted: 30 Apr 2019 04:39
Another option is "Briwax", available in a variety of finishes. Commonly found at the checkout counter of antique stores, it is applied over the original finish. Several coats wiped on, buffed off & very easy to darken the stock with a satin finish. Multiple coats are quite durable and choice of wood colors give you the option to really tailor the stock to your preference.
In another thread, WATCO Danish Oil was also mentioned and is an excellent choice. Will take considerably longer per the time for the finish to dry, but will give a lasting finish. My opinion only, is I believe both Briwax and WATCO contain solvents that may actually dissolve into the stock Rossi finish, leading me to believe the original is less a surface finish than perhaps an oil based finish, that soaks into the wood.
In another thread, WATCO Danish Oil was also mentioned and is an excellent choice. Will take considerably longer per the time for the finish to dry, but will give a lasting finish. My opinion only, is I believe both Briwax and WATCO contain solvents that may actually dissolve into the stock Rossi finish, leading me to believe the original is less a surface finish than perhaps an oil based finish, that soaks into the wood.