Tools & Materials

Minwax - Minwax Tung Oil Finish

Moderate scratch-resistance

By Mark Schofield Dec 04, 2014

Top-Notch Results

Street price/qt.: $26
Coats needed – wiping: 3 to 4
Coats needed – brushing: 4
Surface quality – wiping: Excellent
Surface quality – brushing: Very good
Shimmer/depth*: Excellent
Figure**: Excellent
Scratch test: Good
Comments: Top-notch results but builds slower than some and offers moderate scratch-resistance.

*Tested on cherry
**Tested on curly maple

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