• Tru Oil 240mL bottle displayed next to unfinished wooden guitar body showing wood grain detail
  • Tru Oil 240mL bottle front label with white cap, dark oil-based finish product
  • Product benefits infographic listing 240mL size, glossy sheen, water resistance, and durability features
1 3

The Guitar Fabrik

Tru Oil 8oz Guitar Finish (240mL)

Tru Oil 8oz Guitar Finish (240mL)

£30.00 GBP
£30.00 GBP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included.
Tru-Oil 240mL (8oz) is a final-coat finish for DIY guitar kits that’s easy to apply and compatible with dyes and color lacquers to enhance wood grain. Fast-drying and water-resistant, it maintains clarity without yellowing or cracking.
Share:
Need help? View full details

Tru-Oil 240mL (8oz) — final-coat guitar finish

Final-coat finish for DIY guitar kits that’s easy to apply and compatible with dyes and color lacquers to enhance wood grain. Fast-drying and water-resistant, it maintains clarity without yellowing or cracking.

Size: 240mL (8oz)  |  Use: Final coats for DIY guitar kit finishing  |  Dry time between coats: Approximately 8–12 hours  |  Typical coat count: 8–14 thin coats  |  Formulation: Blend of linseed and other natural oils

  • Compatible with dyes and color lacquers
  • Works with grain fillers and polishing pastes
  • Builds a glossy sheen with successive coats
  • Can slightly darken wood over multiple coats
  • Apply thin, even layers with cloth or brush

Application

This tru oil 240ml bottle is ready to use; gently shake before applying. Spread thin, even layers with a cloth or brush in a circular motion to avoid drips and ensure uniform coverage. For full method and project ideas, see our tru oil guitar finish collection. Dispatched from our UK warehouse with fast UK delivery.

Finish & Properties

  • Builds a glossy sheen and can slightly darken the wood with successive coats.
  • Blend of linseed and other natural oils; fast-drying; water-resistant; maintains clarity without yellowing or cracking.
  • A hard-wearing wood finish guitar builders across the UK rely on to reveal the true beauty of the grain.

Specifications

Product size 240mL (8oz)
Use Final coats for DIY guitar kit finishing; enhances wood grain and works with dyes and colour lacquers.
Compatibility Can be used with grain fillers and polishing pastes.
Dry time between coats Allow approximately 8–12 hours.
Coat count Typically 8–14 thin coats; more possible for experienced users.
Application method Thin, even layers with cloth or brush; circular motion.
Finish characteristics Glossy sheen; may slightly darken wood with successive coats.
Formulation Linseed and other natural oils; fast-drying; water-resistant; clear, non-yellowing, non-cracking.

Explore more guitar finishing supplies, in stock in the UK, to complete your build.

Tru oil 240ml tips for a clean wood finish guitar result in the UK

  • Prep the surface well so early coats level easily; thin coats help prevent drips.
  • Allow 8–12 hours between coats; plan for about 8–14 coats for a glossy tru oil finish.
  • Use a cloth or brush and spread in a circular motion for even coverage.
  • Expect a gradual increase in gloss and a slight darkening of the wood as layers of true oil build.