OK to apply Krylon clear over oil on walnut?
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Steve Worcester
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depends on the type of oil. If it is an oil that hardens, you may be ok. If it is a nut oil or some type that doesn't harden, no.
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Does walnut oil eventually get hard enough to apply a film finish like lacquer over it? I have always chosen to do one or the other as I have not seen a reason to do both.
I don't see the point of it, but if I were determined to try it I would wait a week or so for oil to harden if it going to and then I would wash the piece in lacquer thinner to remove any remaining surface oil and let it dry. (Taking all necessary precautions regarding fire and personal exposure, of course.)
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As long as the oil has cured. I check by pressing my thumb onto the surface for 30 seconds or so. If I see a fingerprint in warm oil, it's not cured yet.
Steve Worcester
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I would just use the Krylon on the bare wood