Permalyn finish on laminate stock

[rain164845]

Has anyone used Permalyn with success on a laminate stock? Any tips or a how-to? I have read lots and have finished walnut with oil finishes, but never a laminate.

Thanks,
Joe

 

[tinkerer]

I did a tung oil finish on a laminated stock. Works, just takes a few more coats.

Larry
Tinkerer

 

[rain164845]

How does the rifle slide on the bags?

 

[Jay Christopherson]

I just finished a laminate stock with teak oil. About 12 coats total. I used 320 grit between the first 2 or 3 coats, then switched to 0000 steel wool for a few coats, and then pumice stone between the last 6 coats. After the very last coat I rubbed out with rottenstone. Slides like glass in the bags, but I'm still gonna use stock tape on it.

FYI, steel wool does a nice job, but leaves behind lots of wool dust- I use a magnet to get it out of the hard to reach places after wiping down, but I would use something different in the future.

 

[jonbearman]

What is permalyn? Where do you get it.

 

[necchi]

http://www.laurelmountainforge.com/products.htm

Several supply houses carry the stuff. I use the Sealer on the Traditional ML stocks I finish.
Excellant product.
The actual finish is good also, but in my prefered field many products are used

 

[rain164845]

Thanks guys. I'll let you know how it works out.

 

[Greg110]

Just use the Permalyn as per the instructions. As for riding the bags, Smooth is key. Don't be afraid to sue a lot of coats and sand with 400 wet with the finish if things start to get "bumpy".