I searched the topic on tru oil, but I did not find the answer I was looking for, ? is on extra coats will it make the cork darker? Its probably a an easier answer then I think, but if anyone can give me an answer I will appreciated it, Have a good one.

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Tru Oil started as an oil finish for gunstocks, or at least that was its major use for a long time. As a gunstock finish, it provides penetration and protection with the first coat. If one keeps adding coats it will build up a "coating" above the surface of the wood, or cork. The nature of the surface with multiple coats will be different than that for just one coat. I use just one coat on cork so as to retain the surface characteristics of the cork, but with added protection against soiling and water damage. It, with one coat, significantly darkens the cork and brings out its "character" making for a richer look for the cork. It is especially nice on burl cork, IMHO.

I'd do an experiment before I would commit to multiple coats.

I have not used it - Yet - I use thread finish which gives the cork a golden color or tone one good coat let dry well Fine sand Then a very thin wet coat let that dry Then go over with 0000 steal wool to take off the shine
Very nice for me

Any type of coating put on cork will give it a harder fell

Bill - willierods.com

The first coat effects the color some, and as mentioned above really brings out the character of composite cork. Additional coats have little further effect on color, but does effect the feel of the grip.

Thanks, I jsut put teh 2nd coat, now i am wondering if I should of or not, I plan to buff it it up with wet n dry sand paper, from 1500, up to 5000, I read that thats what gives it a smooth shinier look, I am open to any comments on this plan of mine thyanks agian!

I use at least 2 coats when I want that Tru-oil look. I have used up to 6 coats before on a fly rod grip. It eventually makes a glossy look, but does not cause the grip to be slick. With two coats it won't be that glossy but it will darken the cork somewhat. It is an excellent sealer. You will be fine with two coats.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

To get a really nice mirror finish, keep adding coats and sand between each coat with a fine sandpaper, when the finish is hard sand smooth. Keep doing this until all go the crevices are filled. The final coat I use true oil spray and leave it. Buff it when it's dry.

Boston, MA

Lorenzo, what you are doing is very much like the process for gunstocks. By the way, I had to put regular epoxy on the butt cork of a rod a few years ago, very glossy, and it still looks like new and has not shown any separation from the cork.

If you put tru-oil on before mounting the grip on the rod will it affect the epoxy's bond with the blank.

No it will not effect the grip adhering to the rod as the Tru-Oil does not penetrate the cork. Cork is a closed cell structure and does not absorb liquids.

Ok thanks

If you are unsure Give it a Light Reaming

Bill - willierods.com