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Pahoo · November 23, 2008, 02:30 PM

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You can get stock bleach from Brownells. After that process, do a very light sanding then wipe off with mineral spirits and see what it looks like. You can repeat the process as you wish and then after that, you should stain the entire stock. These CVA's seem to like the redder darker stains but you can go with a light cherry or anique oak. Try different stains until you get one that pleases you. I once redid a stock that was stained dark and to this day, don't know what in the world the guy used. I was forced to restain and keep it dark. In the end, after the final finish, you could not see the blotches. Congratulations on the fitting as I think this is the hardest and most important part of the process.

Be Safe !!!

November 23, 2008, 02:30 PM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	mega twin + 1 You can get stock bleach from Brownells. After that process, do a very light sanding then wipe off with mineral spirits and see what it looks like. You can repeat the process as you wish and then after that, you should stain the entire stock. These CVA's seem to like the redder darker stains but you can go with a light cherry or anique oak. Try different stains until you get one that pleases you. I once redid a stock that was stained dark and to this day, don't know what in the world the guy used. I was forced to restain and keep it dark. In the end, after the final finish, you could not see the blotches. Congratulations on the fitting as I think this is the hardest and most important part of the process. Be Safe !!!