Rubio Monocoat on a neck

[HutHutHuda]

I am refinishing a neck with Rubio Monocoat. I sanded off the laquer down to the wood, sanded until 150 on the back of the neck and the back of the headstock, and 220 on the front of the headstock.
I applied one coat of Rubio and the color definitely changed, but it kinda just looks like the wood is wet. There’s no shine at all.
I plan on scuffing it with 320 grit sandpaper and applying a second coat, but before I do, I was wondering if thus far this is normal behavior from Rubio.
Thanks!

 

[Flying B]

Yes. I've been playing around with both rubio and osmo oil on a Tele neck I've been making, and ended up preferring the osmo, as the rubio is too matt for me. It does improve somewhat with a second coat though.

 

[Gary_M]

Yep definitely apply another coat after a day. I always use a piece of white scotchbrite to apply while buffing in small circles. Once the second coat dries I also apply their Renew product for additional bump in sheen.

Renew

It leaves a nice mellow glow that is roughly satin or a little higher… but it will not be shiny. Example below. Hope that helps!

 

[HutHutHuda]

If anyone is wondering, the neck feels absolutely great with Rubio!

Now I'd like to refinish another bass in Rubio, but this one is a bit more valuable. I want to make sure the new finish will last and protect.

How long do you guys expect it to last and protect the wood (from moisture and weather)?

 

[JParsons]

I've got a couple of instruments that I've finished in Rubio - it's such a great oil to use.
Everything is holding up beautifully and I don't see it needing touching up for a few years yet.
I like their Sheen Plus as an additional layer - which I think is a new product to the USA.