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    *UPDATE* Need a tip on how to stain AK furniture *Final pics*

    So my WASR came with wood stained furniture that is less than desirable, does anyone have suggestions on how to get that classic AK color? Found some info on the web but I was hoping for a first hand account of the best route to take.
    Thanks, W

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    Re: Need a tip on how to stain AK furniture

    Get every bit of the old finish off it, and then get a Russian bear to tinkle on it . . ??




    Sorry Wiz, just couldn't help myself. It blurted out all by itself!




    Seriously though, I know a bit about wood finishing, I've done a LOT of it. But what I don't know is what type of finish is standard for the AK. Sorry. I knows I's an idjit. :-[
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    Re: Need a tip on how to stain AK furniture

    pee on it

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    Huh, there may actually be something to this urine thing, I'll checking it out! ;D

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    Re: Need a tip on how to stain AK furniture

    lolol

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    Re: Need a tip on how to stain AK furniture

    I've done some googling on this trying to find a solid answer. Seems two methods of coloring the wood red have gotten the most use:


    Liquid RIT dye.


    Food coloring.


    I even got luck enough to find one thread with both methods and pictures of the results.


    http://forum.pafoa.org/rifles-42/129...rial-wasr.html


    Hope 'dis helpz.
    I'd rather be lucky than good, but I'd rather KNOW I'm good than HOPE to get lucky.

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    Re: Need a tip on how to stain AK furniture

    [quote author=Rumbler link=topic=138.msg1041#msg1041 date=1336073064]
    Hope 'dis helpz.
    [/quote]

    It sure does, thanks Mike! ;D

    I just picked up some scarlet Rit.

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    [quote author=Arcwelder link=topic=138.msg1044#msg1044 date=1336090576]
    I would go with tong oil instead of clear coat.
    but that is me.
    Best luck, waiting for pics.
    [/quote]

    Yep, I am going with tung oil. ;D

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    Re: Need a tip on how to stain AK furniture

    Well here's the before and after pics and I have to say it's a marked improvement from the latter but it's just the first step.
    I still need to seal it and that's when it's really going to shine.

    It was extremely easy and who woulda thought that $1.99 Rit dye could actually bring out the beauty in an AK? But then it brings up that whole 'lipstick on a pig' thing. :

    Anyway, I'll post the final pic later.

    Thanks for the Rit dye suggestion Rumbler! ;D




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    Re: Need a tip on how to stain AK furniture

    Looks nice!

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