What kind of oil do you use for a guitar body?
“There are any number of light, natural oils that you could use: olive oil, peanut oil, canola or walnut oil… A small amount is applied with a soft cloth, allowed to sit for a few minutes and then all excess is rubbed off.
What is the difference between Tru oil and tung oil?
The main difference between tru oil and tung oil is that tru oil can give a harder, more varnish-like finish, while tung oil lets you experience the natural feel of the wood. Lacquer finishes can provide relatively good protection, but care must be taken to keep them in the best shape as they age.
Can I put olive oil on my guitar?
You must NOT use coconut oil, olive oil, lemon oil or vinegar on your guitar either the strings, fretboard or any other part. all of these products can cause unrecoverable damage to the wood of your guitar because they are acidic.
Can you finish a guitar with Danish oil?
The thing that I find most important to getting a great finish with Danish Oil is to make sure that the first few coats penetrate into the wood as deeply as possible.
How many coats of Tru Oil Should a guitar have?
7 to 12 coats is a good starting place. The switch has been made to 0000 steel wool…
What can I use instead of lemon oil on my guitar?
You cannot go wrong.
- Liberon BLO500 is a good one, as is Rustin’s Boiled Linseed Oil.
- Fret Doctor Fretboard Conditioner is another solid choice.
- Gerlitz Guitar Honey Fretboard Conditioner is a light mineral oil suitable for any Fender or Gibson guitar.
Can I put baby oil on my guitar?
A little buit of a tip for string longevity on electric guitars. Put a bit of baby oil on a cloth and swipe it over the strings. They will not rust!
Can you use teak oil on a guitar?
According to the book excerpt above, the oil/varnish type of teak oil may work well for you. Of course, the only way to know for sure is to try it. It’s been recommended by many people to get a sample piece of wood and try out your finishing products, colors, techniques, etc. before you put it on your guitar.