I applied 2 coats of tung oil to yellowheart wood and got poor results.
My steps:
- sanded boards to 220 grit
- first coat (50/50 pure tung oil & mineral spirits)
- waited 9 days
- second coat (80/20 pure tung oil & mineral spirits)
- waited 5 days and now posting this here
I am a noob with no experience. I am not sure I can even accurately describe the issue, let alone diagnosing the cause. Advice needed. The finish appears uneven in sheen. Along the board you will find patches / streaks that are way shiner than other areas. I would even say that some of those patches / streaks look a bit white and frosty - very unsightly.
In Pictures 2-4, I used harsh lighting and critical angles to highlight and accentuate the problem. Picture 1 shows a more flattering and perhaps realistic view.
Could you recommend a fix without starting over completely? I want to get rid of the shiny spots and achieve a more even / more matte finish.
Wood 1.jpg Wood 2.jpg Wood 3.jpg Wood 4.jpg
Thank you.
Allen