gcp1972 0 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hi All ! I have just joined the site, and was hoping for some advice.... I have just bought an new Hatsan Escort Luxano 12G with an oil finished stock. I like the appearence, which is a nice matt dark brown finish, but I want to know the best way of cleaning / maintaining the wood? The dealer advised that I use CCL Gunstock Conditioning Oil .. but Im not sure if this will cause the stock to go shiny after reading the instructions..It say's it only needs to be applied twice a year, but can be used on new stocks to improve the finish. I also have some CCL fine wax polish that I used before on my last gun, but that had a glossy finished oiled stock. I don't want to create a gloss appearance, so does anyone know if either of these products will be OK, or should I leave the stock well alone, or use another product to clean / maintain? Appriciate any feed back and advice from members on this..... THANKS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T78 4 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 well,im currently oiling a stock with ccl conditioning oil. looks good so far and not gloss. i've been putting enough on to see it but not over wetting the stock with oil,rubbing in well,half an hour later i rub the excess off and then buff it. had 3 coats so far. another 3 will do!lol will put some pics up of before and after when its done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gcp1972 0 Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks for the feedback...Are you doing a new stock from scratch, or using the oil on an existing finish? I might give a go! Will see if anyone comes back to me on the wax..as that may do the trick as well! Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T78 4 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 using it ona new stock(it has been oiled by the maker but....sparsely!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gcp1972 0 Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Well..tried the oil.. just one coat.. and it worked well! No gloss or shine, but it enhanced the finish which is exactly what it says on the tin! I will apply once or twice a year to maintain the finish Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klarakoi 0 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Well..tried the oil.. just one coat.. and it worked well! No gloss or shine, but it enhanced the finish which is exactly what it says on the tin! I will apply once or twice a year to maintain the finish Thanks for the advice! Mate CCL is more of a protective finish opposed to a enhancer, try some linseed oil, just a tad on a finger rub it in well and once dry wipe off with a cloth,, I do two coats max a day for a week,, and the finish is lush,, and the good thing is you can do it when ever you fill like it,, very calming, lol, no but seriously this is the way all old military and domestic firearms were treated,, you end up with a very deep dark oaky kind of finish,, hope this helps,, Rob.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 yep Linseed oil is good stuff, I prefer the "raw" rather than the "boiled", if you really want it to penetrate the timber, dilute it 50/50 with White Spirit For the last couple of years though I've been experimenting with Tesco Nut Oil and so far so good and a hell of a lot cheaper if you've a lot of timber to treat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,478 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Lightly with linseed, yep..... but I favour Legia, cleans as well, and works well on metal and wood, and does not leave a greasy or glossy finish! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klarakoi 0 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Lightly with linseed, yep..... but I favour Legia, cleans as well, and works well on metal and wood, and does not leave a greasy or glossy finish! Nor does linseed bud, What you have to do is once its dry go over it with your hands or a cloth and it will never be greasy or glossy. Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gcp1972 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 CHEERS! THANKS... for all the advice. First time I have had a "proper" olied stock.. and the first time I have asked for advice on a fourm! Appriciate all of the replies.. stops me experiementing and doing irreversable damage!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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