Gents, I'm close to sanding up some ebony for a Puma. CA, other high gloss finishes don't seem right - considering Tung Oil.

In using Tung, I'm reading a 50/50 dilution w/ turpentine will enable the best penetration for the first coat, after which - just pure tung oil. I also read that sanding with the sandpaper wet w/ the oil is good for sealing up pores, assisting w/ water resistance. The question is at what grit level is wetting the paper w/ the 50/50 tung/turpentine start? 400? 6? 800? Do you keep using that process all the way to the top of the micromesh papers?

'Very much appreciate your help.