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dbluefish · July 11, 2012, 10:04 AM

I would never use poly! I used RIT Red Dye, Cabot Red Mahonay stain, and several rubbed in coats of Tung Oil. Soft finish and since i was doing an AK47, the red helped.

But I would suggest Tung oil over whatever you put for the base color!

paul

July 11, 2012, 10:04 AM	#5
dbluefish Member Join Date: July 6, 2012 Posts: 16	Refinishing I would never use poly! I used RIT Red Dye, Cabot Red Mahonay stain, and several rubbed in coats of Tung Oil. Soft finish and since i was doing an AK47, the red helped. But I would suggest Tung oil over whatever you put for the base color! paul