Don't use gun oil on the stock when you are rubbing out the shine. Only stock I ever ruined, and thank goodness it was just a pistol grip, was when I put gun oil on it. If the wood is sealed, you might get away with it, but I wouldn't risk it. Mineral spirits is ok, as is paste wax (depending on where you are in the process).
Some woodworkers suggest using just the steel wool with no paste or liquid, the thought being that you can more easily see how well you are doing on the gloss reduction if you don't use paste or liquid. Personally I use the steel wool and paste wax since it's a less aggressive approach.
Last edited by 603Country; 09/20/14.
